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LABOR AND DELIVERY HERBS:


* ALL HERBS ARE TINCTURES UNLESS OTHERWISE MARKED.
* ALL HERBS ARE IN AN ALCOHOL BASE UNLESS OTHERWISE MARKED WITH A (G) FOR GLYCERINE BASE.

Herbs


ANGELICA ROOT:
Ancient traditional herb used for many things:stomach problems,
strengthens heart, etc. Used by midwives to assist the expulsion
of the placenta.
(Also available in 3 larger sizes)

$9.00 - 1 oz.
{Item #LD100BH}

B & B LABOR FORMULA:
Traditional midwive's formula that helps to get labor into a steady and effective pattern.

CONTAINS: Blue Cohosh, Black Cohosh, Blue Vervain, Scullcap and Lobelia.

$8.50 - 1 OZ.
$15.50 - 2 OZ.
{Item #LD101WG}

BAYBERRY:
Uterine astringent; cleanses and help to stop excessive bleeding.
(Also available in 3 larger sizes)

$11.00 - 1 OZ.
{Item #LD102BH}

*BAYBERRY CAPS:
$20.50
{Item #LD102NS}

BETHROOT:
Astringent; anti-hemmorhage; uterine tonic.

(Also available in 3 larger sizes)

$10.00 - 1 OZ.
{Item #LD103BH}

BLACK COHOSH:
Traditional herb used in many female problems: menopausal symptoms,
irregular menstrual cycles,etc. Used by midwives to help encourage
and establish labor. Works best when used with Blue Cohosh.
(Also available in 3 larger sizes)

$9,00 - 1 OZ.
{Item #LD104BH}

*BLACK COHOSH CAPS:
$14.00
(Item #LD104NS}

BLUE COHOSH:
Uterine stimulate that encourages and establishes labor. Works best
when used with Black Cohosh. Also effective to help stop hemmorhaging
when used alone.
(Also available in 3 larger sizes)

$9,00 - 1 OZ. {Item #LD105BH}

*BLUE COHOSH CAPS:
$19.00
{Item # LD105NS}

CATNIP:
Calming relaxant; anti-spasmatic; used for many other purposes
outside of pregnancy/labor area.
(Also available in 3 larger sizes)

$9.00 - 1 OZ.
{Item #LD106BH}

*CATNIP CAPS:
$16.50
{Item #LD106NS}

CAYENNE (CAPSICUM):
A regular "kitchen" herb that works wonders at stopping
excessive bleeding or hemorrhaging.
(Also available in 3 larger sizes)

(CAPSULES NOT RECOMMENDED)

$9.00 - 1 OZ.
(Item #LD107BH}

COMFREY LEAF:
Comfrey says "soothing and healing comfort for the skin".
Use where needed.
(Also available in 3 larger sizes)

$9.00 - 1 0Z. {Item #LD108BH}

COMFREY ROOT:
Same as "root". Both offered for your preference.
(Also available in 3 larger sizes)

$9.00 - 1 OZ.
{Item #LD109BH}

COTTON ROOT BARK:
The "natural" Pitocin. Used to encourage and establish labor.

$10.00 - 1 OZ.

GINGER ROOT:
Whether it's liquid, capsules, or fresh, ginger works wonders
in very warm water & applied with a washcloth to the perineum.
Softens and stretchs the skin to help prevent tearing of the
tissue as the baby is emerging during the birthing process.
Also is effective to settle upset stomachs.
(Also available in 3 larger sizes)

$9.00 - 1 OZ.
(Item #LD111BH}

*GINGER CAPS:
$13.00
{Item #LD111BH}

HEMHALT:
Used to help the body in hemorrhage control.

CONTAINS: Blue Cohosh, Bayberry, Yarrow and Capsicum (Cayenne Pepper).

$13.50 - 2 OZ.
$32.00 - 8 oz.
{Item #LD112TL}

HERBAL HEMOSTAT:
Traditionally has been used for excessive uterine bleeding and hemorrhages.

*CAUTION: IF 2 DOSES DO NOT YIELD RESULTS,SEEK MEDICAL INTERVENTION IMMEDIATELY*

CONTAINS: Capsicum, Lady's Mantle, Yarrow, Bayberry, Barberry and Crampbark.

$14.00 - 2 OZ.
$27.50 - 4 OZ.
Item #LD113MM}

LABOR ENHANCER:
Helps a sluggish labor to get-going with energy and to dilate quicker.

CONTAINS: Blue Cohosh, Bethroot, Ginger and Gelsemium.

$8.50 - 1 oz.
$15.50 - 4 oz.
{Item #LD114WG}

LOBELIA:
Considered by many as the most powerful relaxant among herbs that have no harmful effects. Can be used during labor but is recommended to use with Cayenne.
(Also available in 3 larger sizes) $9.00 - 1 OZ.
{Item #LD115BH}

MISTLETOE:
Anti-hemmorhage; lowers blood pressure; used for many purposes outside of pregnancy/labor area.
(Also available in 3 larger sizes)

$9.00 - 1 OZ.
{Item #LD116BH}

MOTHERWORT:
Acts as both a stimulant and relaxant. Promotes uterine contractions; can inhibit pain and calms nerves in early labor.
(Also available in 3 larger sizes)

$9.00 - 1 OZ.
{Item #LD117BH}

SHEPHERD'S PURSE:
Traditional herb that helps stop excessive bleeding after
giving birth.

$9.00 - 1 OZ.
{Item #LD118BH}

SMOOTH TRANSITIONS:
Assists the body in an easier and more comfortable transition stage of labor.

CONTAINS: Motherwort, Oatseed and Scullcap.

$8.50 - 1 OZ.
$15.50 - 2 OZ.
{Item #LD119WG}

PLACENTA-OUT(G):
Helps expulsion of placenta.

CONTAINS: Angelica, Blue Cohosh and Shepherd's Purse.

$13.50 - 2 OZ.
$32.00 - 8 oz.
{Item #LD120TL}

PLACENTA RELEASE:
Helps release a delayed expulsion of the placenta.

CONTAINS: Donq Quai, Lady's Mantle and Blue Cohosh.

$14.00 - 2 OZ.
$27.50 - 4 OZ.
Item #LD121MM}

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Articles


FROM MIDWIFERY TODAY MAGAZINE: CYTOTEC:

Cytotec must not ever be used on pregnant women. Has anyone thought at all about what happens to the health of a mother and baby when hormones are used to induce labor? Very little information is available on the long-term side effects of any induced labor. I speak up constantly about this elective procedure as my daughter and I are still dealing with a reduced immune system caused by an adverse reaction to an induction drug four years after the birth. I believe we will see far-reaching ill effects on the health of mothers and babies who have agreed to this procedure without informed consent or being aware of the natural alternatives. Be aware that the baby is not the final result, a healthy mother and healthy baby is the final result. Using drugs or hormones to force the exit of the baby can lead to untold side effects to the mother and baby after the birth. Scheduled birth using hormones can harm both mother and baby for years after the birth. -Gail J. Dahl, childbirth researcher & educator, author of "Pregnancy & Childbirth Tips"
Pregnancy Tips.com

Effects Of Labor Drugs


The risks of epidurals convert normal labor to a high-tech event. An IV must be started to help counteract the tendency of epidurals to cause hypotension. Electronic fetal monitoring is necessary because epidurals can cause fetal distress, and the mother's vital signs must be closely monitored to warn of maternal adverse reactions. If the needle or catheter pierces a blood vessel, which is easy to do in pregnancy because blood vessels are enlarged, or the needle goes deeper than the epidural space, convulsions, respiratory paralysis, and/or cardiac arrest can occur. Tests are done to confirm proper placement before giving the full dosage, but these are not completely preventative. Trained personnel, resuscitation equipment, and medication must be immediately available.
In labor, epidurals increase the need for oxytocin, instrumental delivery, episiotomy, and bladder catheterization. The first-time mother is more likely to have a cesarean. Temporary postpartum complications include urinary incontinence, nerve injury causing muscle weakness or abnormal sensation, and headache that can last for days and is excruciatingly painful. Instrumental delivery and episiotomy increase the probability of deep perineal tears. Backache and headache may become chronic. In the newborn, epidurals may cause jaundice, and there may be adverse behavioral effects.

- Henci Goer, Obtetric Myths Versus Research Realities, Bergin & Garvey 1995

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Induction with Cytotec should never be attempted anywhere, most especially in out-of-hospital settings. Incredibly, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recently approved Cytotec induction in spite of lack of FDA approval; in spite of a letter to doctors from Searle, the manufacturer of Cytotec, imploring doctors not to use it for induction; in spite of lack of approval from the Cochrane Library (the best scientific opinion); and in spite of the fact that it is not approved or used for induction in any country in Western Europe.
ACOG quotes studies of Cytotec induction, none of which have a sufficient number of research subjects, and consequently none of the studies quoted have sufficient statistical power to detect small but potentially important risks such as uterine hyperstimulation and uterine rupture. Furthermore, because published studies of Cytotec induction have such wide methodological variability, meta-analysis is impossible and the published attempts at such meta-analysis are seriously flawed.... Midwives should stay as far away as possible from such vigilante obstetrics--obstetricians taking matters into their own hands while ignoring the recommendations of the real judges.

- excerpted from "Midwives and Cytotec: A True Story, by Marsden Wagner, MD,
Midwifery Today Issue 57

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