Lately I have been talking to other women who are pregnant and not feeling well. I have heard women talk about varicose veins, hemorrhoids, nausea and a bunch of other things. I have also talked to many women I know who are having fertility issues. I am not sure if I am just the type of person that hates to be in pain but I immediately call either the chinese herbalist, the homeopath or the herbalist.
I guess I just feel more comfortable with those remedies than a doctor. I am not opposed to taking medication. I think medicine is important at the right times but I am all for preventative medicine. One of the most common problems during pregnancy is that you feel tired. Of course it is party due to the hormones but it is also because the body is trying so hard to build blood and people like me, a mom that is anemic, tend to have trouble building blood. Of course the baby is fine but the mom suffers. So I got chinese herbs to help build blood and I am drinking nettle tea, a tonic used in ancient times to build blood.
As for the other varicose and hemorrhoid issue, I know that the spleen, which is what holds up the baby during pregnancy gets tired and so eating foods that help the spleen to be supported is awesome and of course-getting acupuncture.
As for fertility, I have been so lucky. I got pregnant the first try with Max and the second month of trying with this one. I ad no idea my period was 37 days long and so I miss judged the cycle. But I do know a few women that are scared to try natural remedies and do not want to see a doctor either. I guess we all have our own journey.
Well as for me, the instant I don’t feel good, I try and figure out who I need to see and then it is all better again. Don’t think that I am a natural doctor hopper but I am a big believer that some peoples bodies need some extra help. I guess this body is one of them.
But all in all-I am healthy. I workout, chase after a toddler and I am on the go constantly.
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