We all dream of the perfect labour.
I know what it feels like for that dream not to become a reality.
It can leave you feeling like you’ve already failed your baby, and some deep code of mother-earth-hood.
The reality is, life is messy. Labour can be messy. And we can only do our best in any given situation.
It can also leave you feeling like things are out of your control.
You can take back some control though, and detox the side effects labour drugs may have had on you or your baby.
I’ve put some brief details below of the four common remedies in this category. I’ve only put the real highlight symptoms here. It’s always good practice to research more about the remedy before giving it (see my reference library for details of where – click here). If in doubt contact a medical professional.
Nux vomica
- Irritable or angry. Not wanting to be consoled.
- Highly sensitive, to what people say and stimuli like light and noise.
- Feeling impatient, and irritated by it.
- Feeling chilly, and not able to get warm.
- Unable to sleep. Or able to fall asleep then waking early, unrefreshed.
- Useful in detoxing any drugs used.
Opium
- Sleepy, drowsy.
- Feeling spaced out, faint or numb.
- Not feeling like you are able to come to fully. Not feeling with it.
- Glassy eyes, appearing stupefied.
- Feeling worse when getting warm.
- Useful following a general anaesthetic or Pethidine/morphine.
Phosphorous
- Sleepy and drowsy, with vomiting.
- Easily startled by loud noises.
- Feeling better after eating, worse when hungry.
- Thirsty, and wanting cold water.
- Especially useful in detoxing the effects of general anaesthetic.
Chamomilla
- Very irritable or angry.
- Very sensitive to pain.
- Nothing makes you feel better.
- Not wanting to be touched.
- Feeling sleepy but unable to sleep.
- Especially useful following Pethidine/morphine.
Secale
- Headache, dizziness, nausea, stomach pain.
- Possible feelings of confusion.
- Feeling worse from getting hot, and better when cool and in the open air.
- Detoxes possible side effects of Syntometrine.
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