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Herbs for Pregnancy
Natural Medicine in the Modern Age
By Johnathon Allen
"This is a good all-around tincture to have available," she explains. "It helps calm fussy babies and soothes upset stomachs."
She also suggests that new mothers have an immuno-booster on hand with Echinacea, yarrow and chamomile suspended in a glycerin extract. For respiratory distress, a compound with horehound, mullein and wild cherry bark in glycerin extract is often effective.
"It's also good to have an ointment for diaper rash and other skin irritations that contains comfrey, calendula and vitamin E," Storm says. "Parents should never use ointments with a petroleum base or mineral oil because it's bad for the skin and not absorbable."
Storm recommends that mothers not take herbs on their own, but consult with a health care provider who is knowledgeable and experienced in their use.
"Naturopaths, homeopaths and herbalists are reliable sources of information on herbal medicine and homeopathics, however many of them are not experts in pregnancy and newborns. Traditional midwives are the ones who have expertise in this area."
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