Folk Remedies for Pregnancy and Conditions Associated With It
Easier Childbirth:
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Drink Blueberry Root Tea at the first sign of strong contractions.
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Red Raspberry Leaf Tea is simply the most wonderful and has many uses before and after pregnancy. Drink this tea in the last stages of pregnancy to ease the pain of contractions. If your nipples are soar before and after breastfeeding, you can wash them regularly with this tea. It will also help with even milk production and regulate heavy bleeding after childbirth.
If you’re prone to miscarry
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Star Root taken in small amounts several times a day will help prevent miscarriage.
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Drink Sage Tea once a day over ice to prevent simultaneous abortion.
Nausea during Pregnancy:
- Drink Lemon water, Lime water, or Apple Cider Vinegar water in small amounts throughout the day.
- Chamomile Tea or Mint Tea will help soothe and cool stomach lining and help to relax stiff stomach muscles.
- Apply a cloth that’s been dipped in Mint Tea and wrung on your stomach while resting.
***I am personally against taking any type of anti-nausea medications during pregnancy even if your doctor says it’s safe for the baby.***
Constipation during Pregnancy:
- Take a tablespoon of Olive Oil upon rising.
- Drink eight 8oz. Glasses of water per day.
- Eat lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
- KEEP ACTIVE!
Swollen Feet:
Eat healthy food and reduce your intake of salt. Avoid smoking, alcohol, and caffeine. Remain cool and avoid standing for long periods of time especially if the weather is hot. Drink lots of fluids and rest; take small walks throughout the day.
At the end of your day, try soaking your feet in warm Epsom Salts and follow by raising your feet higher than your chest on comfortable pillows; have your mate give you a foot and ankle massage to get the blood flowing and ease tension out; and last but not least, wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
Stretch Marks:
The way I did it was taking my mom’s advice to apply warm Olive Oil and pure Cocoa Butter all over; especially the stomach, buttocks, and breast area. Stretch Marks have a lot to do with skin type and genetics, but try this remedy either way & it may greatly reduce your percentage of marks.
If you still end up getting them approach this in a positive light. They are beautiful reminders of giving life; be proud of them and know that in some way, there is beauty in them as well.
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**The authors of this site are neither licensed physicians nor scientists; we simply provide a space where hard to find information is free for the gathering. Use common sense when implementing any of our suggestions or those of your fellow reader. **