About one in ten pregnancies end in miscarriage. Environmental pollutants, drugs, stress, overexposure to radiation, fibroid tumors, infection, structural abnormalities, and nutritional deficiencies can all be contributing factors to miscarriage. Miscarriage is sometimes nature’s way of letting go of a being that may be less than perfect. It is only during the first stage, referred to as threatened miscarriage, that one can prevent the end of the pregnancy. Bleeding, spotting, and cramping are all symptoms. When the blood becomes heavy and bright red, it is considered too late to prevent. These natural remedies may be able to help, but of course it’s wise to consult your doctor or midwife as well.
Black haw is a powerful uterine sedative, strengthens a weak cervix, and has helped many women continue a threatened pregnancy. Women who have had repeated miscarriages may want to take a dropperful in a bit of water 3 times daily to prevent problems before they begin. If you can’t find black haw, cramp bark, a close relative, can be used in the same way. Keep using these daily until the threat of miscarriage has passed.
Another herb to prevent miscarriage is wild yam, which is an antispasmodic. It can be used in tea, tincture, or capsule form; one dose is taken three times daily.
Foods to consume that strengthen the reproductive system and have high nutritional profiles, and can help prevent miscarriage according to folkloric traditions, include black beans, millet, quinoa, wild rice, and winter squash.
Low thyroid function can also be a factor in miscarriage. Consider eating more sea vegetables or taking a kelp supplement.
This Preventing Miscarriage article is taken from :
The Country Almanac of Home Remedies - Brigitte Mars
