Afterbirth pains
Description
These spasmodic pains occur immediately after childbirth and during the next few days. Uterine contractions are experienced the strongest while nursing the baby. Their function is to prevent hemorrhage by constricting the capillaries in the uterine wall where the placenta was recently attached. The cramps serve a necessary and useful purpose, but may sometimes cause severe discomfort.
Single Herbs
Fennel (antispasmodic); St. John's Wort Extract
(astringent and sedative); Cramp Bark (antispasmodic); Dong Quai, Siberian Ginseng.
Combinations
Female Formula (aids in adjusting hormones), Tan Kwe Gin, Nerve Formula. If colon is not active, use Lower Bowel Tonic.
Nutritional Supplements
Vitamin E, B complex, Calcium/Magnesium.
Homeopathic and Tissue Salts
Magnesium Phosphate (6X) tissue salt.
Suggested Program
Two Female Formula (three times daily), Tan Kwe Gin (one tablespoon, two times daily for two weeks), Calcium (600 mg), Magnesium (300 mg), Magnesium Phosphate 6X-12X tissue salt (10 drops, four to six times daily), Lower Bowel Tonic as needed.
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