Wendy experienced a variety of complaints during her pregnancy. Each problem was addressed in turn with homeopathy, relieving symptoms and bringing peace of mind.

During the first trimester Wendy was prescribed a medicine for nausea associated with morning sickness. The nausea abated but Wendy was also enduring headaches and felt fatigued. These symptoms called for a deeper-acting medicine that most suited her constitution. The headaches disappeared a few days after and Wendy reported feeling ‘more balanced and able to cope with the day-to-day tasks again’.

Later in the pregnancy, Wendy felt some anxiety and fear around having her second baby. Although Wendy fully appreciated the complexities of her first delivery, things had not gone quite according to plan. She was experiencing strong emotions that she thought she had dealt with. Wendy was given a series of three medicines, each with a specific purpose. Wendy later described feeling ‘amazed at the transformation that took place’ over the few weeks she was taking the medicines. She felt herself ‘open up emotionally’ and face each of her fears. ‘It is hard to put into words but it felt  almost spiritual,’ she said.

During the last few weeks of her pregnancy, Wendy felt very positive and calm about the impending birth. A skin irritation that was burning and very painful appeared. The burning disappeared quickly after the administration of the indicated medicine, and the itching and redness cleared up over the next few days. Wendy had now become confident in her body’s response to homeopathic medicines. She used them as a support during her labour and the safe delivery of her baby.

‘This enriching childbirth experience was all that I had hoped for,’ she commented.

JANE LINDSAY, professional homeopath, QLD