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Women's
Health Pregnancy
Research
Homoeopathy used in pregnancy
Homoeopathic treatment is becoming more established in primary health care
settings. In the UK there are five homoeopathic hospitals. However, a new
report reveals that homoeopathic medicines offer particular benefits for
women in pregnancy and childbirth.
Researchers at the Washtenaw Community
College, MI, USA have been providing homoeopathic treatment as part of
prenatal care and evaluating the outcomes.
Adhering strictly to the principles of
homoeopathy, the Law of Similars, the Law of Proving, and the Law of
Potentization, homoeopathic medicines were specifically
recommended for the treatment of leg cramps and other pregnancy-induced
discomforts, such as anaemia, herpes, nausea and hyperemesis,
(vomiting) ptyalism (excessive saliva), and pica (unnatural cravings).
Remedies were also used to turn breech
and other malpositioned babies prior to term, as well as inducing labour
and intervention in premature labour.
Cases were obtained by taking a detailed
history and observation of the patient to find the cause and location of a
complaint. This included all associated sensations, factors that aggravate
or ameliorate symptoms, the emotional and mental state, general
observations, and any strange, rare, and peculiar symptoms.
The results were found to be very
positive and support the demand for more research into the use of
homoeopathic remedies in pregnancy and childbirth.
As homoeopathic medicines are so
diluted, their use in pregnancy is considered to be very safe. They are
also safe to take alongside other medications.
According to the report, homoeopathy may
offer a safe and effective method of treatment for many problems
associated with pregnancy, providing that a detailed case-history is taken
by an experienced practitioner. The main drawback is that, unlike
conventional drug therapy, remedies are not standard for all patients and
hospital units do need to have an experienced homoeopath on hand if
treatment is to be effective.
Source : Homeopathic remedies in
prenatal care.
Brennan P J
Nurse Midwifery, 44:291-9, 1999 May-Jun
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