If Arnica is used at the beginning of labor and repeated as needed during
and after labor (provided no other remedy is indicated at these times), it
will prevent much trouble and afterpains. Give Arnica 200 as soon as labor
starts, if no other remedy is indicated and the mother is progressing
normally. Repeat as needed; every half hour if the labor is progressing
rapidly and/or very difficult pushing occurs. It will lessen the need for
other painkillers and prevent hemorrhage. Repeat immediately after birth to
prevent postpartum hemorrhage. Consider Bellis perennis or Hamamelis if
Arnic is not effective.
-Sandra J. Perko, Ph.D., Homeopathy for the Modern Pregnant Woman and Her
Infant, 1997, Benchmark
Reprinted from Midwifery Today E-News (Vol 2 Issue 20 May 19, 2000)
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