Useful Herbs for Preventing Miscarriage

According to Susun Weed, the most common causes of miscarriage are:

Herbicides, pesticides, radiation, etc. in our food, air and water.

Incompetent Cervix

Hormonal Imbalances

Although, herbs cannot remedy environmental factors or a cervical condition, they can help with balancing the hormones.

If there is a history of miscarriage try:

FALSE UNICORN ROOT A powerful tonic that is indicated for women who've had repeated miscarriages. Ideally, a tincture of the herb isused beginning a month before conception and throughout the first trimester. The traditional dosage is 3 drops 4-5 times daily.

BLACK HAW ROOT BARK A traditional miscarriage preventative, herbalists suggest 1-2 cups of tea daily at the start of pregnancy. It may be used throughout entire pregnancy.

Any vaginal bleeding or spotting during pregnancy is considered a threatened miscarriage.

If there is threat of miscarriage try:

WILD YAM ROOT The glycosides from this plant are used by the body to produce hormones that are needed to maintain pregnancy. The standard remedy is to make a strong infusion and drink 1/2 cup every half hour. Results are usually noticed the first day.

Homeopathy

There are homeopathic remedies that are indicated for miscarriage. Try to find the symptom picture closest to yours. If you don't see relief from symptoms by the third dose, try another.

12 or 30c can be taken every 30 minutes. With improvement or in less severe cases, can be taken one to three times daily for as long as needed.

SepiaTendency to miscarriage in fifth to seventh month. Morning sickness. Ball sensation in uterus; severe bearing down pain. Prolapse, fibroid. Motion of fetus is intolerable. Yellow discharges. Severe itching in vulva causing miscarriage. Chilly, exhausted. Worse: morning, evening, damp. Weary, worn out, depressed, indifferent, averse to sex. Desires solitude.

CaulophyllumWeak uterus; habitual or threatened miscarriage, bleeding, heaviness. Severe uterine spasms, pain flying in all directions, trembling weakness. Profuse, thin, acrid vaginal discharge. Menses early, heavy, prolonged. After miscarriage: exhaustion, appetite loss, weak memory, insomnia. Severe dysmenorrhea since puberty. Nervous and excitable. Arthritis.

CimicifugaThreatened miscarriage at third month, cramping pains fill across abdomen from side to side, left to right, down thighs; with nausea, fainting spells. Bearing down, backache, doubled up with pain. Ovarian neuralgia. Cries out in pain, feels like going insane. Deep depression and dread. Dark, clotted, offensive, irregular menses; pains increase with the flow.

Any indications of a miscarriage should be investigated and the guidance of a professional throughout is highly recommended.

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