Raspberry leaf tea strengthens and tones womb tissue, assisting contractions and checking any haemorrhage during labour.
Infusion 2 tsp to 1 cup water, drink freely
Test if your body needs raspberry leaves by drinking one cup of brew & checking how you feel, if you start to feel period pain type contractions in your belly you don’t need it. Recommended for the last 2 months of pregnancy.
Clary Sage essential oil is soothing & euphoric. It is a good ‘speeder upper’ during labour, promoting regular contractions and helping with breathing.
Clary Sage is an analgesic (helps with pain) and also offers relief from physical & nervous exhaustion.
Caution – Do not use Clary Sage earlier in pregnancy (before labour) as it can induce contractions and potentially cause miscarriage. Not to be confused with Sage oil which is more toxic and should not be used.
Jasmine essential oil is a very valuable oil for childbirth. It speeds up delivery time by strengthening contractions and also helps with pain relief.
Jasmine oil is lactogenic – encourages breast milk production. It is a nervous and emotional tonic and is recommended as a cure for severe depression. It is also considered to balance both male and female hormones. Jasmine is a wonderful oil to have handy for labour, childbirth and after the birth.
Smells beautiful!
Caution – Not to be used in pregnancy until you are just about to give birth / in labour
Lavender essential oil is a relaxant, smells beautiful in an incense burner and can be used internally as pain relief.
A couple of drops on a sugar cube or chocolates works wonders.
An excellent birth aid!
Squaw vine prepares the uterus & the whole body for childbirth. Start taking for the last 2 months of pregnancy, not before.
You can buy squaw vine pills or tincture but my favourite is squaw vine tea.
Dose infusion 1 cup water to 1tsp herb 3 x day!