by Tamara McIntee—chartered herbalist
There is so much information to share on the subject of herbs during pregnancy that this will be a three-part article. Remember, before using herbal medicine please consult with your doctor, midwife or health-care professional, especially if you have any conditions that are outside the realm of normal pregnancy.
I am blessed to have had 3 natural births, the first in the hospital with my family doctor and the other two at home, unassisted, in water. What an empowering feeling, to deliver my daughters with my own hands! Everything worked out perfectly for me and my babies—a dream come true.
Fresh on my brain is the topic is the chicken pox. My son first came down with it a week after he recovered, both daughters broke out with the dread spots, giving me ample opportunity to try out herbal remedies.
Caused by the herpes zoster virus chicken pox incubates two to three weeks but is infectious from five days before spots appear until all scabs have formed and spots are no longer oozing. At first, only a few small red spots appear on the body’s trunk. Next comes the fever, as many more spots appear. Once the spots become blisters filled with white fluid, they drain, scab over and finally fall off. The process lasts five days to a week. By Day Five, encourage yourself that the child has just acquired immunity from chicken pox, hopefully for life. Read more »