arnica

[Xcitedmum]

hey girlies do any of you know how soon before due date that I can start to take arnica?

 

[KBrady]

I think it's from 36 weeks - same as raspberry leaf tea!

x

 

[dani7919]

Not too sure... my NCT teacher says to take it as labour starts.

 

[KellyHook]

What is it?

 

[littlemiss83]

Just popping over from Tri 2

I'm wondering this too - I know you can take it as soon as baby is born but wasn't sure if you can take it at later stages too.

Its a vitamin that helps reduce swellling & does other things (not sure)

 

[Xcitedmum]

Arnica is something that helps to encourage healing so if you have stitches or any other ailment from labour it will help you heal quicker.

I think the earlier you take it the better - something tells me its ok to take it from 36 weeks, I just need someone else to tell me I'm right about that!

You can take RLT from 34 weeks (which I have been doing!)

 

[Merfairy]

Hey, I got told of this today; I was told to take it the day before I go in to hospital, I may take it after U had baby, rather then before. I understand it works, but that is what someone told me from using it. I have some now though..

 

[Xcitedmum]

yip merfairy I know it def works. I have an appointment with my consultant tomorrow so will ask then and post his response....

 

[almeria]

i didn't know what this was either, so googled it and found this on one website... it suggests that maybe safer to take after labour, not before???

Arnica is considered beneficial for healing, and is commonly taken after birth to speed up the process of recovery. Arnica products are safe to take after delivery and while breastfeeding. There is some concern about the use of arnica during pregnancy as it may stimulate the uterus and could cause miscarriage or premature delivery. However, homeopathic arnica is very much more dilute than either the herbal product or creams, and, as with most other homeopathic remedies, is considered safe to use in pregnancy. It is always wise when using homeopathic remedies to seek the advice of a registered homeopathic practitioner. Your homeopath would be the best person to advise you about the appropriate dose and the best time to start taking this remedy

 

[Xcitedmum]

I spoke to consultant about taking arnica this eve and he didn't have an issue with it at all so I've taken the first 2 tablets and will continue to take them until after the birth - hope this helps anyone else who had queries about it x

 

[almeria]

I spoke to consultant about taking arnica this eve and he didn't have an issue with it at all so I've taken the first 2 tablets and will continue to take them until after the birth - hope this helps anyone else who had queries about it x

where did you buy it, what type was it, and can you get it on prescription?

 

[littlemiss83]

You can pick it up in holland and barratt or even boots/superdrug for £1 or something. The tablets are very small things.