Dee Anne Domnick, Founder

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Dee Anne Domnick, Founder DirectorBarefoot
Doctors Academy
Natural Remedies for Pregnancy
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Nausea in early pregnancy is a condition that
often can be managed nutritionally

• Drink hot ginger tea
• Drink red raspberry leaf tea
• Drink hot peppermint leaf tea
• Drink hot chamomile tea
• Avoid fluids upon rising
• Eat dry crackers first thing in morning

• Build digestive fire
• Eat small, frequent meals
• Drink fluids between, but not with, meals
• Avoid cold drinks cold foods
• Avoid food that are fried greasy
• Avoid sugary and other refined foods
• Chew well

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• Avoid going long periods without food
• Vitamin B6 25 mg., 3-4
  times/day
• Drink Sparkling cider or ginger ale
• Wear loose clothing

• Increase raw, fresh foods (as tolerated)
• Avoid foul unpleasant odors
• Eat a high protein snack before bedtime

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More on Nausea in Pregnancy

• Also Try
• Pericardium 6(PC6) or Nei Guan pressure point
  pressure--located 4 fingers above lower wrist
  line, in center of wrist
• Smelling cut lemons
• Chiropractic adjustments
• Cold wash cloths applied to face
• Warm blankets from the dryer
• Lavender oil

• Rest when you are tired
• Fresh air
• Sunshine
• Prayer and meditation
• Positive visualization
• Listening to good music
• Singing
• Deep Breathing

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Ginger Zingiber officinalis

• Caution
• May be too stimulating for a woman whos prone to
  miscarriage
• May affect bleeding time by inhibiting platelet
  function

• Anti-emetic
• Anti-inflammatory agent used for arthritis
• GI protectant
• CV stimulant
• Anti-tumor
• Antioxidant
• Anti-microbial anti-parasitic

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Red Raspberry Rubus sp.

• Smooth muscle stimulant
• (tones the uterus, making labor shorter, more
  comfortable with less blood loss)

• Anticholinesterase
• Spasmolytic
• High in minerals

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Bleeding GumsGums may become more spongy as
hormones blood flow increase during pregnancy,
causing them to bleed easily. This symptom
usually disappears after pregnancy.

• A pregnant woman should continue to take care of
  her teeth and gums and go to the dentist for
  regular checkups.
• Make sure of adequate Vitamin C intake
• Red raspberry tea

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Miscarriage

• Threatened miscarriage
• Inevitable miscarriage
• Incomplete miscarriage
• Missed abortion

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Welcome Womb Tincture
Helpful in preventing First Trimester Miscarriage

• Wild Yam (tubers)
• False Unicorn (root)
• Black Haw (bark of root stems)

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Wild Yam Dioscorea villosa

• Uses
• Miscarriage
• Adrenal exhaustion
• Inflammatory rheumatism
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Dysentery
• Diverticulosis
• Stomach muscle cramps
• Spasmodic asthma
• Intermittent claudication
• Menopausal symptoms
• Pain in the womb ovaries
• Gall or billiary stones

Also used as an antispasmodic or diaphoretic
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False Unicorn RootChamaelirium luteum

• For women who have a history of miscarriage,
  begin taking 3 drops of False Unicorn root
  tincture 4 to 5 times daily, one month before
  conception and through the entire first semester.

• Uterine tonic (apparently due to
  steroidal saponins)
• Stimulant activities for genitourinary weakness
• Ovarian tonic effects
• Diuretic effect

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Black HawViburnum prunifolium

• Antispasmodic
• Helps prevent miscarriage
• Dysmenorrhea
• Stops uterine bleeding
• Encourages recovery from childbirth
• Allays menopausal discomfort

• Also used for
• Diarrhea
• Asthma
• Nervousness
• General aches pains

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Leg Cramps

• Increase calcium magnesium
• Increase potassium (eat bananas)
• Salt to taste
• Sleep with legs elevated slightly

• Massageespecially before going to bed
• Pelvic rocking
• Squatting
• Taylor sitting
• Avoid pointing toes or stretching too hard

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Cramping in the Arch of Feet

• 6 Comfort Measures
• 1. Before you get out of bed, write the alphabet
  with your feet -- in cursive preferably! Sounds
  crazy, but if done each day, it promotes good
  circulation and stretching of the ligaments
  before they must take the strain of the total
  body weight.
• 2. Apply ice to the feet. Sit down, put your
  feet up and ice for 10 to 15 minutes, four times
  a day.
• 3. Wear supportive shoes. Sometimes shoe
  inserts, which support the arch, work very well
  for this. Birkenstock makes supportive shoes, as
  well as arch supports.
• 4. Consult with a podiatrist or a physical
  therapist. They can offer a wealth of information
  and exercises to help relieve this complaint.
• 5. Time should heal your pain. Unfortunately
  this pain might not go away immediately after you
  give birth. This may take from six months to one
  year to resolve completely. Using other comfort
  measures, should help you in the meantime.
• 6. Massage your own feet or do an exchange with
  a friend or your partner.

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To Stop a Leg Cramp in Progress

• Point heel
• Stand on affected leg
• Massage leg

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Varicose Veins

• Hereditary
• Exacerbated by hormones of pregnancy
• Exacerbated by impaired circulation in the legs

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Varicose Veins

• Vitamin E supplements
• Start with 200 I.U. daily
• Build up to 600-800 I.U. daily by the 7th month
• Gradually cut back to 200 I.U. by 37 weeks
  gestation

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More on Varicose Veins

• Avoid prolonged sitting or standing
• Wear loose clothing
• Wear pregnancy support hose
• Abdominal support to take weight off of legs
  (belly binder) Vitamin C (500mg. or to bowel
  tolerance) with Rutin (50mg.) and bioflavonoids
• Homeopathic Ruta 30c
• Tissue salt Calc. fluor.-
• take 1 - 2 times a day.
• Witch Hazel soaks
• Nettle tea
• Oak Bark tea compresses
• Hot Comfrey compresses

• Exercise
• Swimming is good gentle exercise
• Walking
• Yoga
• Pelvic Rocking
• Do ankle circles (not pointing toes) several
  times each day
• Lay on slant board several times per day
• Lay down elevate feet often
• Taylor sit on floor--avoid chairs

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Prenatal Cradle V2 Supporterfor Vulvar
Varicosities

• During pregnancy, vulvar varicosities can occur
  for many reasons. Increased weight of the
  enlarged uterus sometimes creates pressure on
  veins in the pelvic area and interferes with the
  flow of blood returning from the legs. Naturally
  higher levels of estrogen promote growth, while
  increased progesterone tends to relax the smooth
  muscles of the vein walls. The relaxed veins can
  become distended and "pop out" as vulvar
  varicosities. Wearing the V2 Supporter before
  rising in the morning, helps prevent excessive
  swelling of the vulvar veins.

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ConstipationBecause of increased pressure on the
rectum and perineum, and the increased likelihood
of becoming constipated as the pregnancy
progresses, hemorrhoids are common in late
pregnancy.

• Eat high fiber foods
• Avoid refined foods
• Eat lots of fresh dried fruits
• Drink lots of pure, fresh water
• Chamomile tea (some people are allergic to)
• Prune juice (at least 2 - 4oz., twice daily)
• Get daily exercise
• Avoid Straining.

Certain iron supplements can contribute to
constipation. Chelated iron is preferable.
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HemorrhoidsCaused by impaired circulation and/or
constipationAvoid straining!

• High Fiber Diet
• Whole grains legumes
• Increase fruit vegie intake
• Increase fluid intake
• Herbal Sitz baths
• (use same herbs as for varicosities)
• Witch Hazel on soft cotton material placed into
  anus or against it (or Tucks)
• Avoid hydrocortisone creams

• Pelvic rocking
• Kegel exercises
• Put feet up on small stool while sitting on
  toilet for B.M.
• Homeopathic Hammamelis
• Aloe vera gel mixed with cooked rolled oats,
  refrigerated, and used as a pack

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Fatigue

• Common considered normal in early and late
  pregnancy
• Get more restYour body is trying to tell you
  something!
• Check for anemia
• Review lifestyle Emotional, nutritional, work,
  activity levels, etc., and make adjustments where
  necessary

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Comforting the Back LegsAs a woman's weight
increases, her balance changes, which can
increase chance of back strain. Pelvic joints
that begin to loosen in preparation for
childbirth also can contribute to this back
strain. Proper posture and proper lifting
techniques throughout the pregnancy can help
reduce the strain on the back.

• Do Hatha Yoga. Pelvic Rocking or the cat
  exercise in yoga and wagging the tail pumps
  blood to the low back pelvic area. Avoid
  double leg lifts. Practice good posture.
• Always squat rather than bending over to pick
  things up. This protects the back from strain
  injury.
• A body pillow helps reduce muscle discomfort
  during sleep. It can provide support under your
  tummy and behind your back. Sleep on a firm
  mattress.
• Hot stones, a hydroculator, heated rice sock, or
  hot water bottle will relax the muscles wherever
  applied.
• Very soothing for your back, neck, leg, etc.
• Flat shoes with arch support can ease the back
  pain associated with pregnancy. You might even
  want to invest in one pair of shoes half a size
  larger and/or wider than you normally wear.
  Avoid high heals.
• Getting a massage can fill the body with
  endorphins feel-good hormones that can soothe
  both mother and baby. Also, learn self-massage
  or use a massager on your feet as well as on your
  neck and shoulders to ease tension throughout
  your body.
• Scented essential oils can also ease sore backs
  and tired legs. Rose oil helps relieve backaches,
  tangerine and geranium invigorates achy feet and
  legs, and relaxing lavender helps you sleep.
• Put your feet up often to alleviate swelling and
  improve circulation. Avoid standing for long
  periods of time.

A muscle relaxant, lavender flowers were
traditionally heated and pounded into a poultice,
then placed on the woman's lower back to ease
tension and loosen tight muscles during
childbirth.
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Sore Breasts

• Well fitted Support bras can ease breast
  tenderness.
• A maternity bra or a larger-size athletic bra
  will often be comfortable for sensitive breasts.
• Do not wear a bra while sleeping.

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Stretch Marks

• Cocoa butter
• Vitamin E
• Avedas Miraculous Beauty Replenisher
• Pregnant Belly Balm
• Live foods
• Can be caused by zinc deficiency
• Watch weight

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Pregnant Belly BalmA rich, nourishing balm to
prevent stretch marks.Apply daily to the
abdominal skin surface, breasts, buttocks and
thighs.

• Shea Butter
• Jojoba Oil
• Coconut Oil
• Olive Oil
• Beeswax
• Lavender Oil

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Heartburn and Indigestioncaused by pressure on
the intestines and stomach (which, in turn,
pushes stomach contents back up into the
esophagus)

• Identify offending foods eliminate
• eat smaller meals throughout the day, chew
  thoroughly
• avoid lying down shortly after eating
• Teas of chamomile, alfalfa or peppermint
• Avoid soda preparations antacids
• Avoid gassy foods fats

• Eat apples, yogurt or toast
• Yogurt honey
• Chew on lemon peel
• Umeboshi Plum
• Aloe vera
• Papaya
• Milk can neutralize

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Gas

• Identify offending foods avoid
• Build digestive fire
• Hot ginger tea
• Avoid cold drinks
• Lie down do abdominal breathing
• Pelvic rocking
• Knee chest position
• Avoid soda preparations

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Itchy Skin

• Stick to wearing natural fabrics. Cotton or linen
  allow quick evaporation of moisture and let your
  skin breathe.
• Use gentle, natural, biodegradable, plant-based
  laundry and body care products. Rinse well.
• Take oatmeal baths.
• In hot weather, take frequent cool showers.
• Drink plenty of filtered water and
  blood-cleansing teas, such as Dandelion root,
  Burdock root, Nettles

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Headaches

• Relax, especially facial muscles
• Calcium supplements
• Chamomile tea
• Be cautious with aspirin use
• Tea or tincture of hops, skullcap, or catnip
• If persistent or severe, call healthcare provider

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Sharp pain towards GroinOverstretching of round
ligaments which support the fast- growing uterus

• Do pelvic rocks
• Lean forward until it subsides
• Drink red raspberry tea
• Avoid double leg lifts
• Always turn to the side push oneself up from a
  laying position to avoid further straining of
  round ligaments

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Sleep Challenges

• Avoid coffee, cokes, chocolate other
  caffeinated substances
• Be sure to get enough exercise
• Sleep with more pillows supporting back knees
• Use visualization breathing exercises to relax
• Drink chamomile tea before bedtime
• Enjoy an orgasm

Husbands Help ensure that emotional climate is
serene.
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Bladder Infection

• Notify your healthcare practitioner
• Drink extra fluids
• Spring or filtered water
• Cranberry juice, unsweetened
• Uva Ursi tea
• Marshmallow Root tea
• Vitamin C1000mg./ 3 times per day
• Avoid sugars
• Urinate frequently, emptying the bladder
  completely
• Echinacea tea
• or tincture,1/2 dropperful, 4 times
  daily

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Urinary Tract InfectionsSigns Symptoms

• Burning on urination
• Frequency of urination
• Blood in urine
• Leukocytes in urine

• With kidney involvement
• Fever
• Nausea vomiting
• Back pain--costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness
• Seek medical support!

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CranberryVaccinium macrocarpon

• Acidifies urine
• Decreases bacterial adhesiveness to cell wall of
  bladder
• UTI preventative
• Drink 15 oz. cranberry juice daily
• UTI treatment
• Drink 15 to 32 oz. cranberry juice daily

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Uva ursiArctostaphylus uva ursi

• Its antibacterial properties, which can fight
  infection, are due to several chemicals,
  including hydroquinone.
• Contains tannins that have astringent effects,
  helping to shrink and tighten mucous membranes in
  the body. That, in turn, helps reduce
  inflammation and fight infection.

• Used to treat urinary tract infections and
  cystitis (bladder inflammation)
• to be most effective, a person's urine needs to
  be alkaline --acid destroys Uva Ursis
  antibacterial effect

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Uva Ursi Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

• kills bacteria in the bladder
• requires cautious use during pregnancy as it is a
  strong diuretic
• Avoid using for more than 5-10 days at a time as
  Hydroquinone can cause liver damage
• Avoid using altogether in those with compromised
  livers.

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Vaginal Yeast Infection

• Avoid yeast-containing foods (alcohol, yeasted
  breads, fermented anything)
• Avoid any type of sugar, including juice, dried
  fruit
• Homeopathic remedies for yeast infections
• Taylor sit
• Wear cotton panties or none

• Report to your healthcare provider
• Eat good quality yogurt with live acidophilus
• Take one acidophilus capsule, 1 hour before each
  meal, continuing for at least 7 days after
  symptoms have disappeared
• Low-pressured douche of diluted vinegar or Pau
  dArco tea, followed by insertion of yogurt or
  acidophilus capsule (just before bedtime)

For immediate, temporary relief from itching,
wash with Johnson Johnson Baby Shampoo
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Water Retention (Edema)

• Get daily exercise
• Increase protein
• Drink lots of fluidswater, juice, cranberry
  juice
• Rest periodically throughout day on left side
• Watch salt intake, but dont eliminate
• Elevate feet often
• Have blood pressure urine checked

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MoodinessCommon in pregnancy due to hormonal
changes, extra blood fluids

• Avoid Caffeine
• Meditate or chant
• Change Scenery
• Go for a walk
• Visit with a friend
• Aromatherapy
• Bergamot, Cedarwood (Atlas, Texas, Virginian),
  Chamomile (German and Roman), Frankincense, Hops,
  Jasmine, Lavender, Linden, Sweet Marjoram,
  Melissa (Lemon Balm), Neroli (Orange Blossom),
  Patchouli, Rose (Cabbage and Damask), Sandalwood,
  or Ylang Ylang.
• Talk out your feelings with your mate
• Cryreleases tension, youll feel better
• Make love, not war

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Hardening of UterusPre-labor warm-ups called
Braxton-Hicks contractions

• Generally a good thing
• Remote possibility of premature labor ----watch
  for other signs
• Change activity
• Rest
• Abdominal breathing
• Good for baby
• Helps make labor easier

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Danger SignsCall Healthcare provider
immediately!!

• Abdominal pain other than ligament pain or
  Braxton Hicks contractions
• Painful urination or vaginal discharge that
  itches or has a strong odor
• No movement in utero for 24 hours
• Excessive puffiness in hands or face in
  connection with other signs
• Sudden uncontrollable gush of water from vagina
  (ruptured membranes)
• Anything coming out of vagina (bag of waters,
  foot, etc.)

• Persistent vomiting
• Vaginal bleeding
• Temperature above 100
• Dizziness that persists
• Persistent headache
• Visual disturbances

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Your body often knows best and tries to tell you
if there is a challenge!Remember

• Pregnancy is often a very healthy time for most
  women.
• Pregnancy lasts for such a short timerelax
  enjoy it.
• Its an amazing and wonderful experience to feel
  a live person developing inside of you!

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Phone [phone]
Dee Anne Domnick, CPM, LM, MHBarefoot Doctors
AcademyP.O. Box 371Hawi, HI 96719