LABOR AND DELIVERY

In order to cover labor and delivery properly, we would need to write an entire book or two. The following is merely a list of the most commonly used remedies during labor and delivery.  There is a little bit of information provided to guide your choice—or perhaps to further your education.

General Suggestions

FSW

FSW (Five/Six Week Formula) aids in preparing mother and baby for the upcoming birth. In addition, this formula really does make a significant difference to the length and intensity of labor.

My experience with this formula consequently, is that it often focuses the contractions in a downward and more productive direction. This focus makes the labor more intense but actually less painful overall. With properly focused contractions (unlike the all-around-the-belly contractions produced by pitocin) the baby is more likely to line up properly.  Proper alignment allows the head to mold as it should, as a result, a properly molded head reduces the circumference needed through the cervix and across the perineum.  For instance, this can be a difference of a centimeter or more.  A centimeter may not sound like much, it can, however,  make a great deal of difference to the length of the pushing stage.  It also makes it much easier to deliver the baby without any damage to the perineum or cervix.

Ginger Baths

Ginger baths relax tired, overworked or sore muscles. A ginger bath will relax away Braxton-Hicks contractions during the last weeks of a pregnancy. As a result, it increases oxygen to the uterus. A ginger bath will increase labor at term if everything is ready to go. If the labor has slowed down due to maternal fatigue or tension, a ginger bath may be just the thing needed.  The ginger will firstly, relax the mother.  Secondly, it will stimulate the start-up of labor again.  It can sometimes be hard to tell whether the contractions being felt are the real thing or just more Braxton-Hicks contractions.  Putting the mother into a ginger tub will clarify the situation. In short, if Braxton-Hicks, they will be relaxed away, if real, labor will pick up immediately.  A Ginger bath can be taken with either Ginger Tincture or Ginger Powder.

Aconitum napellus

Aconitum napellus is the number one homeopathic remedy for trauma, emergency, and first-aid, especially during birth. It is especially effective when labor has begun early but the baby is not yet ready to be born.  For Acon to be effective, the labor will be proceeding very quickly and quite violently. For instance, often the labor was triggered by fright or emotional trauma of some kind.

Bleeding (During Labor)

HERBS: Cayenne, Mistletoe, Shepherd’s Purse, Yarrow, and Chlorophyll.

BLESSED WATER: Arn—prevents, Apis, Gels, Ip, Sabin, Tril, and Ust-u—strange as the heavy bleeding occurs 2 weeks later.

Braxton Hicks Contractions

HERBS: Blue Cohosh, Cramp Bark, Motherwort, and Wild Yam.

ESSENTIAL OILS:  ^LeEternity, ^LeInner Peace, ^LeSanctuary, and ^LeWhispering Hope.

BLESSED WATER: Caul, Cham, Kali-c, Sep, and Vib.

Bruised or bruised feeling

HERBS:Cayenne, Mistletoe (for a short time only), Shepherd’s Purse, and Yarrow.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeAssurance, ^LeInner Peace, and  ^LeQuiet Essence (in moderation).

BLESSED WATER: Arn, Ars, and Bell-p.

Cervix, Rigid

HERBS: Blue Cohosh, Black Cohosh, Motherwort, Passion Flower, Skullcap, and St. John’s Wort.

ESSENTIAL OILS: Lavender diluted very, very well in Arnica carrier oil.

BLESSED WATER: Ant-t, Bell, Caul, Cimic,Gels,  Ign, Jab, Lob, Lyc, Nux-v, Sec, and Verat-v

Contractions (Producing Ones that are Regular and Effective)

HERBS: Squawvine (also called partridge berry), Blue Cohosh and Black Cohosh (strong but with good rest periods in between), Cramp Bark (relieves the pain of contractions without slowing them down or making them ineffective), Motherwort (encourages rhythmic, effective contractions during labor while offering relaxant and mild nervine properties), Vervain—increases uterine contractions.

BLESSED WATER: Please see Contractions—(erratic, ineffective, or unusual) directly below.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeWisdom—calming and increases focus, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lavender, Marjoram, Nutmeg, and Rosewood.

Contractions (Erratic, Ineffective, or Unusual)

HERBS: Blue Cohosh, Black Cohosh, Calendula, Feverfew, Goldenseal, Oregon Grape, Raspberry, and Sage.

BLESSED WATER: Acon, Caul, Cimic,Puls, the appropriate Calcarea, and Cham.  With Cham, the pains run upward and baby’s head withdraws with each contraction. Ip, Mag-m.  Sep if they are vomiting during the labor.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeCherish, ^LeExpressions, ^LeTrust, ^LeWisdom—calming and increases focus, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lavender, Marjoram, Nutmeg, and Rosewood.

Contractions (Pain of, Too Strong)

HERBS: Blue Cohosh, Black Cohosh, Cramp Bark, Raspberry, and Wild Yam.

BLESSED WATER: Cham—pains, even small ones, feel unendurable. Coff—pain in the small of the back. Cimic,Caust, and Coff.  Kali-c—felt in the back. Also consider Plat, Puls, and Vib-p.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeWisdom, ^LeUnity, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Rose, Rosemary, and Ylang Ylang.

Convulsions (During Labor)

This is extremely serious. Transfer to a hospital should be made, even if a response to suggested remedies is immediate and seems to be complete.

HERBS: BBL—rubbed on the feet and the back of the neck.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeCrystal Clear, ^LeFocus, ^LeUnDone, and ^LeVictory.

BLESSED WATER: Apis, Bell, Hyper, and Rescue Remedy.

Delayed Onset of Labor

HERBS: The LS—Labor Stimulator—formula is NOT for starting labor. It is for stimulating a slowing or stalled labor that is in progress. If you have done the FSW—Five-Six Week Formula—and the baby is positioned correctly, patience is your best path.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeTrust and  ^LeLetting Go.  Lemon is said to induce labor.  AVOID ^LeMillenia before and during labor as it will close the cervix and the hips.

BLESSED WATER: Caul, Cimic,Puls, Gels, and Ign.

Emotionally Needy (Needs Constant Reassurance)

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeTrust, ^LeMeditation, and Spruce.

BLESSED WATER: Puls and Cham.

False Labor: Please see ‘Braxton Hicks Contractions’

Heartburn

HERBS: Chamomile, Licorice, Fennel, Dandelion Root, Peppermint, Lemon Balm, Ginger, and Slippery Elm.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeJulia, ^LeInsideOut, ^LeSynopsis, Orange Sweet, and Peppermint.

BLESSED WATER: the appropriate Calcarea, Caps, Merc-s, Nat-m, and Puls.

Heart problems

HERBS: Cayenne/Hawthorne.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeBelieve, ^LeBeloved, ^LeBenediction, ^LeGrace, ^LeKadence, ^LeKey to My Heart, and  ^LeVitality

BLESSED WATER: Acon, Cact, Dig, Lach, Phos, and Puls.

Hematomas (Including on the Baby’s Head)

HERBS: Arnica and Goldenseal.

BLESSED WATER: Arn, Bell, and Bioplasma.

ESSENTIAL OILS: Lavender and Yarrow Blue.

Hysteria/Extreme Emotional States

HERBS: NVC—a nervine remedy safe enough for children as well as pregnant women.

BLESSED WATER: Acon, Gels, and Ign (grief).

ESSENTIAL OILS: There are so many possibilities— ^LeCherish, ^LeEternity, ^LeExpressions, and ^LeSanctuary are particular favorites of mine.

Misalignment or Mal-Presentation of Baby

Lack of Magnesium may cause the baby to arch its back and arrive with a brow presentation. This is more painful for the mother as this position makes the dimensions of the presenting head larger. This position also puts additional strain on the baby’s neck.

HERBS: containing magnesium—BHM, Chamomile, Nettles, Dandelion, Chickweed, Oatstraw, all the spices such as Coriander, Basil, Dill, Sage, Parsley, and Fennel.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeMillenia and ^LePatches.

BLESSED WATER: Puls or Nat-m—during the 4 weeks previous to trying to turn the baby. Indications for Nat-m include too much or too little amniotic fluid.  Ign—grief issues with ineffective contractions due to baby’s poor position. Acon—with fear and dread of something being terribly wrong.

Lack of Progress

HERBS: LS—Labor Stimulator, Squawvine (Partridge Berry), and Blue Cohosh.

ESSENTIAL OILS:  ^LeQuiet Essence, Clary Sage, Jasmine, and Rosewood.

BLESSED WATER: Ant-t, Ars, Caul, Cimic,Caust, Cham, Gels, Goss, Nux-v, Puls, Sec, and Staph.

Over-Exertion

HERBS: HVC—Honey, Vinegar, Cayenne (HVC-recipe found here).

BLESSED WATER: Arn, Bell, Phos, and Rhus-t.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeKadence, ^LeIntention, Elemi, Frankincense, and Sandalwood.

Oxygen (to Mom and Baby)

HERBS: Vitamin E—the most effective thing I know and well-documented by Stanford University.

BLESSED WATER: Rescue Remedy (Five Flower Formula).

ESSENTIAL OILS: Vitamin E, ^LeHousewarming, ^LeLiteN, all conifer oils, Cassia, Elemi, Frankincense, Lemongrass, and Sandalwood.

Paralysis of Legs Following Labor

HERBS: VIB.

BLESSED WATER: Caul.

ESSENTIAL OILS:^LeDeeper and ^LeHeartSong (emotional).

Scar Tissue/Stretch Marks

HERBS: Vitamin E, Coconut Oil, or Wheat Germ Oil.

BLESSED WATER: Calc-f, Graph, Sil, and Thiosin.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeAboutFace, ^LeBaby Me, ^LeUnDone, Geranium, Helichrysum, Lavender, and Rosewood.  For episiotomy healing or scaring, be sure to dilute very well—these are delicate tissues.

Stalled Labor

HERBS: Blue Cohosh and Black Cohosh, LS—Labor Stimulator (LS is not meant to start labor but to stimulate labor that is stalled out or slowed down).

BLESSED WATER: Caul, Cimic, Kali-c, Nux-v, Puls, Sec, and Sep.

ESSENTIAL OILS:  ^LeVictory,  ^LeWisdom, Clary Sage, Jasmine, and Rosewood. AVOID ^LeMillenia as it will close the cervix and the hips.

Tearing and Perineal Trauma

HERBS: Arnica Oil, Calendula Oil, and Comfrey.

ESSENTIAL OILS: Yarrow Blue and Mineral Water.

BLESSED WATER: Arn and Calen.

Urinary Tract Infections (Including Paralysis of Bladder Following Labor)

HERBS: KT Combination, Echinacea, Calendula, Chamomile, Cleavers, Corn Silk, Dandelion, Goldenseal, Horsetail, Myrrh, Oregon Grape, Plantain, Raspberry, Rosemary, Squawvine (also called Partridge Berry) and Thyme.

BLESSED WATER: Arn and Caust.

ESSENTIAL OILS: Rose, Rosewood, Chamomile German, ^LeReflections, ^LeWisdom—early labor; ^LeWhispering Hope, and ^LeUnity—transition stage and emotional issues.

Uterine Inertia

HERBS: Blue Cohosh, Black Cohosh, Calendula, Feverfew, Goldenseal, Raspberry, and Sage.

BLESSED WATER: Arn, Bell, Caust, Caul, Cham, Chin, Gels, Kali-c, Kali-p, Nat-m, Nux-v, Op, Puls, Sec, and Sep.

ESSENTIAL OILS: Chaste Tree, Dong Quai, Jasmine, Myrrh, and Rosewood.

Vaginal or Perineal Varicosity (Bulging Blood Vessel)

Much like a hemorrhoid but in the vaginal/perineal area. If they rupture during the labor or birth, the bleeding can be horrendous.

HERBS:  Cayenne, Chlorophyll

BLESSED WATER: Bioplasma, applied to a sterile cloth and held over the problem will stop the bleeding and seal the rupture immediately, Arn, and Bell.

ESSENTIAL OILS: Yarrow Blue—apply afterward to heal and maintain the seal of the vein.

Vomiting During Labor

HERBS: Catnip, Fennel, Ginger, Peppermint, Raspberry, and lemon juice in cold water and sipped throughout the day.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeEZ Traveler, ^LeJulia, Lavender, Orange Sweet, and Peppermint.

BLESSED WATER: Ars, Ip, and Phos.

POST-PARTUM

The post-partum period is a very important time.  A new mother may feel overwhelmed. Conflicting emotions of joy at the birth mingled with exhaustion and hormones that are shifting about to can be exhausting. If the birth did not go smoothly these emotions may be further complicated by disappointment or sadness.

Afterpains

HERBS: COMP, Black Cohosh, Blue Cohosh, Cramp Bark, St. John’s Wort, and Wild Yam.

BLESSED WATER: Arn, Cham, Dios, Hyper, Ign, Rhus-t, and Xan.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeDeeper, ^LeDiscernment, ^LeFortitude, ^LeIntensity,  ^LeHeartSong, ^LeQuiet Essence, Lavender, and Zanthoxylum.

Bleeding/Hemorrhage

HERBS: ABF (After-Birth Formula) Cayenne, Mistletoe, Shepherd’s Purse, Uva Ursi—to prevent, Yarrow, and Chlorophyll.

ESSENTIAL OILS:  ^LeMillenia.

BLESSED WATER: Bioplasma—a cell salt combination, Acon, Arn, Bell, Car-v, Cham, Cinnam, Croc, Erig, Gels—dark, Ham, Hyos, Ign (birth did not go as expected and hoped), Ip, Lach, Lyc, Nux-mMerc-s, Phos,Puls, Rhus-t, Sabal, Sabin, Sec, Ust, and Tril.

Weakness After Hemorrhage

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeMillenia, Helichrysum, and Geranium.

Bruising/Swelling

HERBS: Arnica, Bilberry, Comfrey, Coconut Oil, and Hyssop.

BLESSED WATER: Arn and Bell.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeDeeper, ^LeFortitude, ^LeIntensity, ^LeMillenia, ^LePaine, ^LePatches, ^LeTendaCare, ^LeVisibility, Dong Quai, Mountain Savory, and St. John’s Wort.

Caesarean Section

HERBS: BBL, and the Nervine formulas—in small quantities if nursing.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeUnDone and ^LePatches.

BLESSED WATER: Staph—encourages the quick healing of incisions and wounds and relieves abdominal gas pains. Also helps with feelings of anger and disappointment. Arn—bruising and trauma. Bel-p—like Arn but acts on deeper tissues. Phos—eliminate anesthesia and reduces vomiting. Hyper—relieves pain, particularly shooting pain from nerves. Calc-f—prevention of scar tissues, granulations, and adhesion.

Depression

HERBS: ABF (After-Birth Formula).

BLESSED WATER: Cimic,Ign, Nat-m, Puls, Sep, and Phos.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeCherish, ^LeExpression, ^LeHeartSong, ^LeReconciliation, ^LeTranquility, ^LeTrust, ^LeUnity, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Jasmine, Geranium, Grapefruit, Rose, Sandalwood, and Ylang Ylang.

Disappointment (Birth not Having Gone as Expected)

HERBS: Chamomile, Motherwort, and Chaste Tree.

BLESSED WATER: Ign.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeCherish, ^LeExpressions, ^LeHeartSong, and Sandalwood.

General Post-Partum Care

HERBS: Shepherd’s Purse, St. John’s Wort, and Cayenne.

BLESSED WATER: Calc, the color red, the note Middle C, and Bioplasma.

ESSENTIAL OILS:  ^LeMillenia, ^LeBaby Me, ^LeDeeper, Frankincense, Lavender, and Helichrysum.

Retained placenta

HERBS: Angelica, VIB, and ABF (After-birth formula).

ESSENTIAL OILS: Angelica, Basil, Dong Quai, and Jasmine—sniffed.

BLESSED WATER: Agn, Arn, Ars, Bell and Canth—with lots of bleeding, Caul, Cimic, Goss, Ign, Ip, Kali-c, Nux-v, Puls, Sabin, Sec, and Sep.

Infection/Sepsis

HERBS: RC, and the Yarrow/Usnea Combination.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeCandila, ^LeDeliverance, Anthopogon, Cypress, Elemi, Frankincense, Melissa, Patchouli, and Yarrow.

BLESSED WATER: Arn, Ars, Bapt, Bell, Bry, Puls, Pyrog, Rhus-t, Sec, and  Sulph..

Shock—Resuscitation From

HERBS: HVC—Honey, Vinegar, Cayenne (HVC-recipe found here), and Ginseng is given over the next few days.

BLESSED WATER: Bioplasma, Rescue Remedy/ER911, Acon, Ant-t, Arn, Ars, Bel-p, Car-v, Chin, Ip, Laur, and Op.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeBelieve, ^LeCrystal Clear, ^LeIQ, ^LeQuiet Essence, ^LeRevitalize, ^LeTurmoil, ^LeVitality, Melissa, Neroli, and  St. John’s Wort.

Urine Retention

HERBS: KT, Alfalfa, Buchu, Cleavers, Corn Silk, Elderflower, Juniper Berries, Horsetail, Marshmallow, Motherwort, Mullein, Parsley—careful here may interfere with milk supply and Uva Ursi.

BLESSED WATER: Acon, Apis, Arn, Canth, Caust, Gels, Lyco, and Op.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeMillenia, Clary Sage, Geranium, and Rose.

Uterus (Clamping Down Effectively)

HERBS: Black Cohosh, Raspberry, and Squawvine (partridge berry).

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeMillenia—amazing and almost unbelievably effective when rubbed on the abdomen as soon as the placenta has been delivered! Geranium, Helichrysum, and Ylang Ylang.

BLESSED WATER: Sec.

Weakness After Hemorrhage

HERBS: KNA, MIN, Blackstrap Molasses, and Chlorophyll.

BLESSED WATER: Ars, Car-v, Caul, Chin, Ferr-p,Gels, Kali-p, and Phos.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeKadence, ^LeRevitalize, ^LeHousewarming, Ajowan, and Orange Sweet.

BABY

Colic

HERBS: Catnip/Chamomile, COL, and NVC.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeInsideOut, ^LeJulia, ^LeEZ Traveler, ^LeTranquility, Chamomile, and  Orange Sweet.

BLESSED WATER: Cham, Mag-p, Nux-v, Staph, and Nat-m.

Constipation

HERBS: Chamomile, Catnip, or these two herbs mixed together.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeInsideOut, ^LeJulia, and Mandarin.

BLESSED WATER: Calc, Nux-v

Cradle Cap

HERBS: Coconut Oil, Calendula, and Chamomile Tea.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeDelicate—dilute with coconut oil, massage in, let sit, brush away gently.

BLESSED WATER: Grap, and Sulph..

Diaper Rash

HERBS: Miracle Salve (recipe found here), Coconut Oil,  and Calendula.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeAboutFace, ^LeBaby Me, and Lavender.

BLESSED WATER: Calen, Merc-s, and Sulph..

Developmental Delays

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeVictory, and ^LeUnity.

BLESSED WATER: Calc, Calc-p, and Sil.

Earache

HERBS: EO formula, and BBL.
ESSENTIAL OILS: Chamomile Roman, Lavender, Tea Tree, Thyme, or Garlic.
Dilute them all well—dilute the garlic especially well as it can burn the ears if not diluted properly. Place a diluted drop or two on a cotton ball and place in each ear. Place another drop or two behind the ears, also diluted well.

Eyes: blocked tear ducts

HERBS: EB Firstly, make a weak tea. Secondly, use the tea as an eyewash.

BLESSED WATER: Sil take orally.  For conjunctivitis—herbal EB made into a water-based homeopathic and used as an eyewash. Hep and Puls.

Failure to Thrive

HERBS: If nursing, push nutritious herbs such as Alfalfa and KNA.  Good fats and proteins such as are found in raw almonds, etc.  If bottle feeding, check the formula and keep trying until something that works is found. COLA and Catnip/Chamomile.

BLESSED WATER: Calc-p and Sil.

ESSENTIAL OILS: Begin with ^LeEternity to improve absorption of nutrients; ^LeJulia, ^LeMillenia, and  ^LeVictory.

Fetal Distress

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeBelieve, ^LeHousewarming, and ^LeRevitalize.

BLESSED WATER: Acon, Arn, Car-v, and Rescue Remedy.

Fever

HERBS: Catnip, Chamomile, Elderflower, Lemon Balm, Thyme, and Yarrow.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeThermaCare and Lavender.
For example, dilute the oil and massage the baby, covering the back of the neck, the feet, and behind the ears.

BLESSED WATER: Acon, Bell, Camph-br—infants with startling, Cham, Cina, Ferr-p, Puls, Samb, and Stram.

Hernia

HERBS: BHM, and Comfrey.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeMillenia,and ^LeWithIn

BLESSED WATER: Calc, and Lyc.

Jaundice

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeRevitalize, Geranium, Lemon, and Rose Geranium.

BLESSED WATER: Cham, Chel, Lyc, and Nat-s.

Startling/Tremors

BLESSED WATER: Cham, Phos—apathetic, depressed responses, and Gels—difficult birth.

HERBS: Catnip/Chamomile, and NVC—a little bit at a time.

ESSENTIAL OILS:  ^LeJulia.

Teething

HERBS: Catnip/Chamomile, BHM, a little bit at a time.

BLESSED WATER: Calc-c, Calc-p, and Cham.

Thrush

BLESSED WATER: Bor, Calc-c, Merc-s, and Nat-m.

ESSENTIAL OILS: ^LeCandila, Lavender, Tea Tree very dilute, and Bergamot.

BREASTFEEDING

Engorgement

Blessed Water: Bry.

HERBS: Parsley use whenever it is time to slow milk production; Cleavers and Yarrow should be used whenever increased lymph circulation and drainage is desired.

Mastitis

HERBS: MP (an amazing poultice which never fails when applied with heat persistently). RC and IF.

ESSENTIAL OILS: Hinoki, Lavender, Lemon Myrtle, Oregano, Clove, Thyme, Rose Geranium, Sandalwood, Spanish Sage, and  Zanthoxylum.

BLESSED WATER: Bell, Bry, Phyt, Lac-c.  Whenever there are abscesses consider Hep and Sil.

Insufficient Milk Supply

HERBS: Blessed Thistle will increase both the quantity and the quality of the milk being produced; while Marshmallow will increase just the quality. Nettle Tea, Hops Flowers, Raspberry, Saw Palmetto, Dill, Chaste Tree, Fennel, False Unicorn, Vervain, and Cinnamon.

BLESSED WATER: Calc, Hep, Merc-s, Puls (while milk is present, the supply is erratic), and Urt-u.

Sore Nipples/Painful Nursing

ESSENTIAL OILS: Myrrh, Geranium, Lavender, Roman Chamomile, and Sandalwood—apply with a fatty carrier oil like coconut. If you use only 1 drop of oil (the correct amount) there is no need to wash from the nipple before nursing, although the baby may prefer it because of taste.

BLESSED WATER:  Cast-eq, Hepar, Graph, Phyt, and Sil.

Drying Up Milk Supply

HERBS: Chickweed, Lemon Balm, Oregano Parsley, Sage, Spearmint, Thyme, and Yarrow.

ESSENTIAL OILS: Jasmine massaged onto the breasts. Peppermint.

 

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