Using Herbs for
Pregnancy

The herbs used for pregnancy are the same herbs that have been used by midwives for centuries. One area of great benefit is their high concentration of vitamins, minerals, and other constituents that provide an excellent source of concentrated nutrition. Making herbal teas, enjoying a relaxing and stimulating herbal bath, and massaging the skin with homemade herbal oils is one way to ground the expectant mother in the natural rhythms of the life cycle. Ideally every pregnancy should be guided by the gentle hand of a trusted health care professional, and expectant mothers should also be able to avail themselves of all the choices that modern medicine can afford.

Pregnancy and childbirth are generally a healthy and joyous time, however problems and complications can and do occur. Be very careful to avoid mixing herbs and prescription medicines during pregnancy, and do your homework to find out which herbs are safe, and avoid those that are not. As a rule of thumb, herbs that are classified as emmenagogues, (bring on the menstrual cycle), should be avoided.

Using Aromatherapy