Richard asks…
Natural remedies or oils to heal anal fissures?
I just had my second baby 4 weeks ago and had an episotomy. This caused hemis and now an anal fissure. My doctor would only give me hydrocortisone cream but this is not working for the pain. Since my pregnancy I have been taking Ducosate pills (oil) to soften my stools but that also hasn’t helped. Any suggestions on natural remedies or oils I could take to relieve symptoms and heal the fissure? I am nursing as well so it has to be baby friendly. Thanks for the advice!
Michelle answers:
I’ve been right were you are! It’s not a great feeling at all. Read this article at http://www.worst-pregnancy-symptoms.com/Hemorrhoids-during-pregnancy.html and maybe it will be useful in some way. I hope that this will go away soon for you.
Sandy asks…
Do you know any natural cold remedies?
I’m 17 weeks pregnant and I’m sick. =( My son brings home every germ he possibly can from preschool and I caught a bad one! My doc put me on an antibiotic and an inhaler. I still feel crummy though. If anyone knows any natural remedies for cough or congestion or sore throat I would love to hear about them. (I’m really trying to avoid taking a lot of over the counter meds). Thanks!
ps. I’m putting this is the Pregnancy section vs. the Health section because I want to know what other moms have done before. Not just the average Joe.
Michelle answers:
Take a hot shower. Drink an herbal tea such as mint, chamomile, or warm lemon water. Run a humidifier, if you don’t have one you will want one when baby arrives! For bad congestion, Vicks makes an herbal rub for infants (works just as well for adults with less stink!). Suck on hard candy or vit. C drops for your sore throat. Saline nose drops will help clear your nose. Hope you feel better soon!
William asks…
Any all natural remedies for a tooth ache for 35 week pregnant lady?
I am 35 weeks pregnant, and have a severe tooth ache in the back of my mouth. I have never had a cavity before but all signs point to one!!! I have an appointment with my dentist in a couple weeks, but was wondering if until then any one had any tried and true homeopathic remedies for a toothache(thats safe during pregnancy!)
THANKS GUYS!
Michelle answers:
Before i was pregnant i had a REALLY bad toothache, and I mean bad. Because i only had tylenol at the time which doesnt work for me, I used a clove, they say to chew on it, also you can put meat tenderizer (sp?) on it too, if there is a hole in your tooth somewhere even if you cant see it, the tenderizer can go to the nerve and numb it. Tylenol is safe to use during pregnancy, but i know for a toothache you may have to take more than one and take them often and so i understand why you dont want to do that. Also, my dentish, when my tooth was abcessed, amde me wait a few months to see me, and i was pissed, so i called a dental surgeon, and they took me right away, and had the tooth out in 30 seconds as opposed to half an hour the dentist takes. Not saying to have it removed, but they may be able to do something for you. Or if you live near a city, call dentists there, when I did that (i live in a rural area) the city dentists took me in within a couple of days.
Linda asks…
Is there a natural remedy for morning sickness in pregnancy ? ?
I have tried with ginger ale & biscuits and none seems to work . Initially there was a small percentage of improvement but after couple of days I am facing the same ongoing sickness. Can someone help me please ?
Michelle answers:
I had really bad morning sickness and i thought i had tried everything until i asked the same question on here and someone told me to try preggie pops and they worked great for me. You can get them at BabiesRUs or at Motherhood Maternity. Wish you the best of luck finding something that works for you i know it can be though.
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