Can Herbal Medicines Help During Pregnancy and Childbirth?

Everything in your body reaches for nurturing during pregnancy and using medicinal herbs carefully can keep you strong during your pregnancy. First, it is recommended that you consult both your doctor and an established herbalist before taking any medicines, natural or synthetic. It is important to remember that even though herbs are natural medicines, they are indeed medicinal and need to be taken with care.

“Your body will do what it is supposed to do if you keep yourself healthy. Women are made to give birth, and pregnancy should not be treated as a disease,” said Karyn Sanders, the founder of the Blue Otter School of Herbal Medicine in Yreka, California.  “If you do need some help with nausea or other symptoms of pregnancy, or if you have a history of miscarriage, herbal medicine—provided by a knowledgeable herbalist—can offer great benefits.” Read more