I'm preparing for my homebirth and keep hearing about arnica (that it's great to have on hand specifically). I"m wondering what exactly it's used for and what it does? I would really appreciate hearing any personal experiences with it too. Thanks ladies for helping this momma out!
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10/10/10 at 2:56am
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Arnica is a homeopathic remedy for bruising, swelling, etc. It increases blood flow and promotes healing of the tissues. (Don't use it topically on broken skin, but orally is fine.) My MWs have administered it to me after births, particularly more physically traumatic ones, and I use it at home *all* the time with my boys. It makes a distinct difference in the speed of healing of goose eggs and such on my rough-and-tumble boys. Definitely recommend it for a wide variety of uses!
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I used a non homeopathic version, an infusion oil (in olive or grapeseed or something), applied directly to a swelling cervix and tissues during a too intense 2nd stage. Within minutes it reduced swelling and baby was suddenly able to pop out, literally crowned and head out in 1 contraction.
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10/10/10 at 11:18pm
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10/11/10 at 9:12am
I am an Arnica believer too! My widmife gave it to me and my son after his tramatic birth. He had quite a bruis from hitting my pelvic bone repeatadly and she gave him one and a couple hours later when we took him home he was right as rain!
If nothing else, it has a great placebo effect. I not saying the homopathic does not work but it is a great way to give something safe to your child and help them calm down.
I have used the Arnica gel many times including on my 86 year old granny who feel and had some wicked bruising. She thought the stuff was wonderful. Make sure you read the label on the gel's though because some are not supposed to go on broken skin.
If nothing else, it has a great placebo effect. I not saying the homopathic does not work but it is a great way to give something safe to your child and help them calm down.
I have used the Arnica gel many times including on my 86 year old granny who feel and had some wicked bruising. She thought the stuff was wonderful. Make sure you read the label on the gel's though because some are not supposed to go on broken skin.
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I have used similar things for massaging my hips and SI joints. Helps a ton!