Re: [ozmidwifery] after birth pains

[Diane Gardner]

Taking Arnica a week before Estimated due and continue taking it afterwards. It not only helps with after birth pains but promotes healing as well. A Naturopath will have it or some of the larger health food stores do also.   Diane G ----- Original Message ----- From: lyn lyn To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 11:02 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] after birth pains Hi all   I am seeing a mother G4P3 now at 36 weeks who has asked me if there is anything she can do about after birth pains.  She had severe suffering after her last two and would like to avoid if possible.   Can they actually be avoided.  and if so could that mean that there is a risk that her uterus will not contract down strongly and therefore she may bleed heavily.   A midwife I know talked about using coosh (not sure if blue or black, i have no experience with either).  Supposed to be an antispasmodic, which may not be ideal if we want a contacted uterus.   Thanks in advance for any help you may provide   lyn