1. Infertility, Abortion / Miscarriage

Homoeopathic Remedies

for Common Problems

associated with Pregnancy and Childbirth

Sepia is considered to be a very effective treatment for infertility. The

diagnosis for Sepia must not be based on the physical constitution of

the patient alone. Unless the constitution of the patient exactly

matches that of Sepia, it will prove to be of no use. If the constitution

of the patient only resembles that of Sepia (rather then completely

matching it), then Kali Phos will be found more useful than Sepia.

Sexual weakness resulting from ne rvous tension as well as the

tendency to abort repeatedly (habit ual abortion), can be effectively

cured with Kali Phos. If there is a risk of miscarriage in early

pregnancy, then Viburnum Opulus Q, ten to fifteen drops dissolved in

small amount of water, used regularly in the first and second month of

pregnancy is considered to be more effective. Sabina is given in the

third month, while Kali Carb is given in the fourth and fifth month.

Kali Phos can, however, be given every month.

An abortion threatened by a fall or an accident must be treated with

Arnica 1000 before the appearance of symptoms. The addition of Kali

Phos to Arnica will be much more beneficial. Caulophyllum 200 also

is very effective prophylactially. Once the bleeding starts (threatened

abortion), then Ferrum Phos must be added to Kali Phos. Likewise,

Millefolium and Phosphorus together can avert the abortion.

Sometimes, the baby is malpositioned in the uterus, posing a threat to

normal delivery; Pulsatilla is usually very useful in the correcting the

position to normal. If it fails, then Kali Sulph, which is the chronic of

Pulsatilla, should be tried. Kali Su lph strengthens the uterus against

the tendency to abort. Kali Sulph is useful in every type of

leucorrhoeal inflammation and burni ng sensation. Uterine prolapse,

and pain and pressure in the womb are best treated with Kali Sulph,

provided other symptoms of Kali Sulph are present.

In Kreosotum, the typical sign is bleeding. The slightest pressure, like

the simplest touch during an eye examination, can cau se bleeding.

Likewise, the uterus tends to bl eed easily resulting in continuous

menstrual bleeding.

In Ledum, the periods are frequent a nd profuse; the colour is bright

red. If other symptoms of Ledum ar e also present, then Ledum alone

can cure most of the problems related to the uterus.

Lilium Tig is more useful in the treatment of women of hysterical and

explosive nature, who have problem s related to the uterus and the

heart. Their mind is occupied by all kinds of doubts, fear and anxiety.

They feel as if the uterus and ot her pelvic organs are prolapsing

downwards, all of which they unknowingly try to support manually.

In such patients, their periods begi n before their regular time and are

scanty and offensive, containing dark blood clots. The bleed

intensifies on movement and subsides on resting and lying down.

The main features of Merc Sol are sh arp stinging pain associated with

burning sensation, excessive menstrual bleeding, pain in the abdomen,

corrosive vaginal discharge (leucorrhoea). These symptoms are worse

at night. There is morning sickne ss, scalding urination, feeling better

by washing with cold water. Merc So l will also be useful to avert the

tendency to abort in early pregnancy due to the weakness of the

uterus, by strengthening the uterus so that it may safely hold and

nourish the foetus.

After marriage, some women may develop irregularity of periods,

pelvic pains and nervousness, and should be treated with

Medorrhinum.

Periods lasting much longer, pain a nd cramps in the lower part of the

abdomen and excessive bleeding are the main symptoms of

Millefolium. If all the three symptoms are found together, then

Millefolium, by God’s grace, instantly relieves the condition, with rare

exception. Likewise, Millefolium w ill allay the threat of abortion

where bleeding starts due to slight movement and stops on resting.

Millefolium is also very useful in treating varicose veins of the legs

that develop during pregnancy. If M illefolium is given at this time, it

will stop the progression of the dise ase. When a woman starts having

fits of epilepsy and spasms due to the stoppage of her period, or the

period starts due to excessive phys ical exertion, in this condition

Millefolium is also useful.

Kali Carb is very beneficial in tr eating a myriad of weaknesses that

develop after childbirth. Natrum Mu r is also very effective in the

restoration of health.

If a fever develops after childbirt h, this (puerperal fever) can be

treated with Sulphur an d Pyrogenum combined. Pulsatilla helps in

expulsion of the remaining placenta and blood clots.

Irregular periods, the irritating type of leucorrhoea, premenstrual

tension, the bearing down type of pa in, heaviness in the morning and

excessive burning in urination are all indications for Natrum Mur.

Natrum Carb is ideal for the treatme nt of infertility resulting from

chronic leucorrhoea. A Natrum Carb patient is of a cold constitution,

has continuous leucorrhoea and cannot conceive. If these symptoms

are found together, then through the Grace of God, Natrum Carb alone

would be very effective in curing the infertility.

Pulsatilla, Ashoka and Gossypium Q are also excellent remedies for

infertility. Other appropriate re medies should also be employed,

depending on the associated symptoms e.g. if the uterus feels as if out

of place, then Natrum Phos could be useful. The hands of the patient

of Natrum Phos, like that of Psorin um, remain very cold. In Natrum

Phos, some symptoms also resemble Pulsatilla. During menstruation

the hands and the feet are especially cold in the morning.

General Instructions Concerning Pregnancy

And the Facilitation of Childbirth

Ferrum Phos, Calcarea Phos and Kali Phos 6X started twice a day in

the third or fourth month of pregnanc y serve as a very useful tonic for

both the mother and the baby. The treatment must be stopped for a

week or ten days after every one to two weeks. Continuous use of

these is not advisable.

At the onset of labour pains, Kali Phos and Mag Phos 6X dissolved in

warm water should be administered every one to two hours for eight

to ten times a day. The first three doses should be given every half

hour and then at prolonged intervals.

One dose of Arnica 1000 should be given before delivery and one

right after the delivery. For th e fever developing after delivery,

Sulphur and Pyrogenum 200 together must be given two to three times

a day for the first few days. Once the fever starts subsiding, then once

a day for three days. After that, once a day for two weeks. In my

experience, there is no better treatment for puerperal fever than this.

If milk is not being produced af ter childbirth, then Bryonia and

Phytolacca should be given together once or twice a day. They work

wonders. They may be given in potency 30, three to four times a day.

Depression after childbirth (Post-pa rtum depression) can be

effectively treated with Ignatia 200 instantly. If however, the

treatment falls short, then one dose of Natrum Mur 200 after Ignatia

will make up for it.

For the phobia of going out, the treatment is Calcarea Carb 1000 once

a week for three weeks.

Weak and ineffective labour pains should be treated with Pulsatilla 30,

three to four times a day. If the position of the child is breech (the

reverse of the normal position), then give Pulsatilla 200, one or two

doses. For the transverse lie (the child lying sideways), Arnica and

Caulophyllum 200 combined, given once a day for a few days is very

useful. This combination also produ ces wonderful results in a serious

and potentially fatal condition, Placenta Praevia, in which the placenta

is attached near the opening of the womb

Further reference concerning the pr oblems related to pregnancy and

childbirth are found under Kali Carb, Caulophyllum, Causticum and

Gelsemium. The following should also be studied carefully in their

relative chapters:

Actaea Racemosa Kali Bromatum

Agnus Castus Phosphorus

Aurum Muriaticum Secale Cor

Borax Symphori Carpus

Ipecacuanha

1. Diseases related to Disorders of the

Arteries and Veins

Transient as well as long- lasting diseases of the arteries and the veins,

including traumatic and psychological disorders have been referred to

under the following chapters:

Aconitum Cimicifuga

Alumina Crataegus

Ammonium Carb Cuprum

Arnica Fluoricum Acid

Arsenic Hamamelis

Aurum Metallicum Lachesis

Belladonna Millefolium

Bellis Perennis Opium

Benzoicum Acid Psorinum

Carbo Animalis Pulsatilla

Carbo Veg Strontia Carb

Chininum Ars Sulphur

Whenever patients suffering from Ar terial or Venous disorders are

seen, the above remedies should be studied. Symptoms of such

patients would be found somewhere in these remedies.

Sometimes, the tendency of the arteries to rupture may be the

consequence of suppressed skin diseases. For example, in Rhus Tox,

the affected area tends to exude a watery discharge, even though the

skin disease had apparently healed over twenty years beforehand. The

recurrence of the varicose veins will need to be treated with Rhus Tox

1000 once or twice a week. Besides this, standard treatment with

Aesculus, Fluoric Acid, Calcarea Fluor and Pulsatilla should be used.