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Crystals for Pregnancy, Labor and Childbirth by Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac.

This most mysterious and joyful time in a women's life is a long and curious journey. From overcoming issues of PCOS, endometriosis, cysts and fibroids to issues of timing concerning work, relationship and partner issues, getting pregnant is not always an easy task.

Agate is a fertility stone used for centuries. It is believed to prevent miscarriages and alleviate discomfort during pregnancy.

Bloodstone is a wonderful stone for increasing blood circulation during pregnancy.

Carnelian is the s… Continue

Posted by Aremisa on November 18, 2009 at 9:45am — 1 Comment

Aremisa

The Herbal Birth Kit

Herbal Birth Kit

Here are some helpful herbs for various stages of labor and delivery from The Complete Women’s Herbal by Anne McIntyre


For weak, irregular contractions:

Blue cohosh
Black cohosh
Beth root
Feverfew
Raspberry leaves
Wormwood
Sage
Calendula
Golden seal

Tincture of myrrh and capsicum

For overstrong, painful contractions:

Blue cohosh
Black cohosh
Wild yam
Cramp bark
Raspeberry leaves

Essential oils of:
Clary sage
Lavender
Rose
Geranium
Ylang ylang
Frankinc… Continue

Posted by Aremisa on November 16, 2009 at 2:34pm

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Yes sis!!!! Thank you for posting. I too will post as I come across. It is going to take a minute to go through all the ones you just posted...LOL Lawd knows we need some $$$$ help...lol
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Scholarships Childbirth Educator Program Scholarship Lamaze International offers up to 6 scholarships per year for up to $500 to help cover the cost of enrolling in a Lamaze Accredited Childbirth Educator Program. These costs include program tuit...
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You are going to be excellent! And the truth is I am more of a minimalist-a lot of doulas who bring tons of stuff end up never using it. Your most important tools as a doula are your intentions, words, and hands. Women are so intuitive during labo...
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This is an excellent resource! I was just wanting to get more information on it-thanks sis!
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