Childbirth Materia Medica K - P

A Specific Guide to Homoeopathy in Childbirth.
18 Remedies for use before, during and after labour

KALI PHOS
Often recommended for exhaustion. Very helpful during Labour if no other strong symptoms . Best taken between contractions. Can be used often throughout labour whenever energy is low. Useful for attendants too.

PHYTOLACCA
A post-labour remedy that has a deserved reputation for treating cracked nipples, blocked milk ducts and mastitis (breast inflammation) which may occur during breast-feeding. Pains intense; radiate out from around nipple, sometimes into the shoulder or arm.

PULSATILLA
Can be used from 36th week to encourage breech / transverse baby to turn. Also very important during labour. Easy to spot when needed because of clear emotional symptoms: weepiness; clinginess and pleading for help. Contractions short, weak or stop entirely. Pain may be felt in back. Other physical symptoms include exhaustion; faintness; nausea; thirstlessness; vomiting. Worse: stuffy room; twilight; getting cold or wet. Better: fresh air; moving around; sympathy and company. continued...