RE: [ozmidwifery] after birth pains

[Maxine Wilson]

I saw a naturopath regularly during my last pregnancy and took supplements including minerals, I was also over 40.  I found that postnatally I had no problem with afterpains or any of the other “usual” postnatal things – I feel pretty confident that it was due to her nutritional support during the pregnancy.  Previous pregnancies I had shocking afterpains, and various other inconvenient and painful “side effects” of labour.   Maxine     From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Ping Bullock Sent: Sunday, 2 April 2006 7:51 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] after birth pains   Hi Yvonne,   Here is another one on herbal remedy which you might already know.   Ping   ----- Original Message ----- From: Diane Gardner To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 10:56 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] after birth pains   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