Pregnancy is a sensitive and delicate period in a woman's life. Many ailments can disrupt her comfort and thus prevent a harmonious and serene pregnancy. Discover the essentials to have in your natural pharmacy kit for a peaceful pregnancy.

Which products to choose?

When you are pregnant, it is the responsibility of the future mom to take care of what she ingests and what she applies to her skin. Indeed, the skin is a space of considerable exchange. Everything that is placed on its surface ends up in the bloodstream: cosmetics, care products, ointments, clothing dyes, laundry, etc... Thus, it is necessary to turn to raw, natural, organic or Ecocert certified products to prevent any contamination with undesirable ingredients: endocrine disruptors, carcinogens etc...

The sweet almond oil to take care of the forms of the pregnant woman

The sweet almond vegetable oil is nourishing. Applied every day after the shower on the breasts, stomach and hips, it will protect you from stretch marks. Its composition rich in fatty acids makes it particularly suitable for sensitive skin. 

In case ofbreast pain, you can add Roman chamomile hydrosol for its decongestant properties. 

The essential oil of peppermint against nausea of pregnancy 

Most essential oils are prohibited during pregnancy. The peppermint essential oil will therefore be used in olfaction.

Put a few drops on a tissue and breathe in its scent to calm nauseas. You can also, delicately smell it from the bottle.

Lemon essential oil in olfaction is an alternative that can also give you relief. 

Psyllium to regulate transit

In case of transit problems, psyllium will work wonders. In case of constipation, its mucilages will stimulate peristalsis and weigh down the stool to expel it more easily. On the other hand, in case of diarrhea, psyllium will absorb the excess water to thicken and thus reform the stools. 

Psyllium has no nutritional value. It is the mechanical effect that is interesting. 

Plants to manage the stress of the mother-to-be

The pregnancy is often anxiogenic. To accompany the various emotional phases, verbena and lemon balm infusions will bring calm and soothing . 

The buds of fig tree and lime tree have similar virtues. They come in dropper bottles. The dose is to be determined with your naturopath. 

The Bach flowers will bring a support in all subtlety during too pressing emotions.  

Relieve heavy legs

Circulation problems are common during pregnancy. Above all, make sure you have a perfect transit. Indeed, constipation problems prevent good blood circulationin the pelvis and therefore in the legs.

If all goes well, prepare footbaths in a basin of cold water salted with coarse salt or finish your shower with a cold jet starting from the feet and working your way up. Then, you can supplement with red vine and witch hazel internally. Finally, make yourself a mix of macadamia vegetable oilwith mint and witch hazel hydrosol. Apply by massaging from the ankles to the hips and finish by effleurages in the same direction. 

Green clay externally for a beautiful pregnancy

During pregnancy and as a precautionary measure, green clay should not be consumed internally. It will be reserved to make you masks in case of acne outbreak, in thick poultice during back pain or sprinkled on your hair if it tends to get fat.

Afterpregnancy and if you are not breastfeeding, clay water will help you recover faster. 

Spirulina to make up for iron deficiency in pregnant women

Duringpregnancy, it is not uncommon to suffer fromiron deficiency. Spirulina is a spiral algae that concentrates a record number of vitamins, minerals, trace elements and amino acids. It is thus all indicated during pregnancy and in particular to fill the deficiencies which are in iron, folic acid (vitamin B9) or other. To be taken as a cure. 

To conclude

All of these natural tips for a harmonious pregnancy must be validated by your primary care physician or obstetrician. It cannot avoid the recommendations and the current and future treatments of the latter. If in doubt or to personalize your support, please consult a naturopath specialized in peri-natal.