Homeopathy
Homeopathic Remedies for Labor Support
Homeopathic Remedy, containing Arnica, Caulophyllum, Actea racemosa, Pulsatilla, and Gelsemium
A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving 93 pregnant women evaluated the effectiveness of a combination remedy consisting of Arnica, Caulophyllum, Actea racemosa, Pulsatilla, and Gelsemium, each at a potency of 5c. 1 For the women receiving treatment, the duration of labor was decreased by an average of about 3.5 hours as compared to placebo. Furthermore, only 11.3% of women given the homeopathic remedy experienced difficult labor, versus 40% in the placebo group.
Traditional Homeopathic Treatments for Childbirth Support
In classical homeopathy, there are many possible homeopathic treatments for childbirth support, to be chosen based on various specific details of the woman seeking treatment.
- Homeopathic Caulophyllum is a common homeopathic remedy in childbirth. ( Caulophyllum is made from the toxic herb blue cohosh, but it is safe when given at homeopathic potencies.) The symptom picture of this remedy includes a history of irregular menstruation and previous difficult deliveries, including sharp needle-like pains occurring during labor, along with trembling, nervousness, and a sense of uterine weakness.
- Belladonna is traditionally used for women in labor exhibiting delirious agitation, confusion, flushing, and fever.
- The classic symptom picture of Cimicfuga includes painful spasms that travel a long distance, deep sighs, and gloominess expressed by statements to the effect that labor will be impossible to complete.