Feel free to try these options, but if your symptoms persists or is unmanageable, be sure to contact your midwives, we are always here to help!

*We realize this can seem overwhelming but we’ve learned some clients will opt for the most natural and some will chose to have a prescription called in. We want our clients to feel empowered to make the best decision for themselves. Don’t hesitate to reach out to discuss your options.

IMMUNE BOOSTING Natural Remedies:

Vitamin C: 2,000 mg per day

Vitamin D3/K2: 5,000IU per day

Colloidal Silver: 1oz up to 3 times daily

Probiotics

Reduce Sugar and Simple Carbohydrate Intake and eat Fermented foods

ENERGY REGULATION Natural Remedies:

Sublingual B-complex: As directed by bottle

Vitamin D3/K2: 4,000 iu/day (6400IU while breastfeeding)

Chlorophyll: As directed by bottle, increasing as needed

MOOD REGULATION (mild anxiety/depression) Natural Remedies:

Sublingual B-complex: As directed by bottle

Inositol: One scoop am and one scoop pm

Sublingual Rescue Remedy: As needed

Rescue Remedy Pastilles: As needed

Innate Choice Fish Oil: 1,000-2,000 mg Daily

Ionic Zinc: 8 mg Daily

Vitamin D3/K2: 5,000 iu/day

Magnesium Glycinate: 300-600 mg Daily

Folate: 800 mcg Daily

ANEMIA Natural Remedies:

Chlorophyll: As directed

MegaFoods Blood Builder: As directed

Floradix: As directed

Sublingual B-complex: As directed

Thorne Ferrasorb: As directed

Hema-plex: As directed

Heme Boost: As directed

COMMON COLD/FLU/UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTION Natural Remedies:

Vitamin C intake: 2,000mg per day

Vitamin D3/K2 intake to 5,000IU per day

Colloidal Silver (50ppm): 1oz up to 3x per day

Elderberry syrup (or capsules): 3x per day

Echinacea (if you are past first trimester only): 2 capsules 3x per day

Homeopathic: Oscillococcinum- recommended dosage on bottle

OTC: Guaifenesin (an expectorant) found in Mucinex or Robitussin

Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant) found in: -Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough -Vicks 44 Cough Relief

Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan combined found in: -Robitussin DM -Vicks 44E

Cough Drops, Vicks Vapor Rub NOT SAFE TO TAKE: Cold remedies that contain alcohol, and decongestants pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine

ALLERGIES/SINUS Natural Remedies:

Vitamin C: 2,000mg per day

Vitamin D3/K2: 5,000IU per day

Allerplex and Congaplex by Standard Process – take 2 capsules every 3 waking hours until symptoms dissipate, may need to take as needed during high-allergy seasons

Steam shower with eucalyptus and Neti Pot

OTC: Chlorpheniramine, Loratadine, or Diphenhydramine (antihistamines) found in: -Chlor-Trimeton allergy tablets -Alavert -Claritin -Tavist ND -Triaminic Allerchews -Banophen -Benadryl -Diphenhist

HEADACHE / PAIN RELIEF (NOTE: if your headache persists or is accompanied by swelling or blurred vision, please call your midwives) Natural Remedies:

Increase hydration and consider electrolytes

Chiropractic Care

Alternate heat and ice packs at base of neck, dim all lights, and try to sleep

Headache Roller Ball

Magnesium Chloride 500mg

Magnesium as directed

OTC: Acetaminophen found in Tylenol 500mg - 1000mg (may combine with Benadryl if hx of migraines or sinus pressure)

NOT SAFE TO TAKE: Ibuprofen

MORNING (or All Day/Night) SICKNESS Natural Remedies:

Eat small portions and protein-rich food every 2 hours and keep up with your prenatal supplements

Bentonite Clay (Nature’s Sunshine): 1 Tbsp 3x per day

Calcium/Magnesium/Zinc

Homeopathic: Nux Vomica 3 pellets sublingual every 30 mins until nausea is relieved

Magnesium Oil spray or lotion (by Ancient Minerals) applied up to 2-3x per day

Acupressure wrist bands *Ginger chews/lozenges

Peppermint oil roller ball

OTC: Homemade Diclegis UNISOM (must be the one with doxylamine NOT diphenhydramine) with a B-6 50mg In the morning: 1/2 of a 25mg tablet of Unisom and 50mg of B6 Afternoon (1-2pm): 1/2 of a 25mg tablet of Unisom and 50mg of B6 At bedtime: One 25mg tablet of Unisom and 25mg of B6 (cut the meltable tablet in half)

**If the above does not work, call your midwives during business hours to get a prescription medication called in for you**

ACNE Natural Remedies:

Bentonite Clay (liquid by Nature’s Sunshine): 1 Tbsp 3x per day topically over affected areas

NOT SAFE TO TAKE: Any creams that contain Retin-A, Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate, Tazorac, and Accutane.

VOMITING/DIARRHEA Natural Remedies:

Bentonite Clay – 1 Tbsp of liquid Bentonite by Nature’s Sunshine 3x per day

OTC: Loperamide (anti-diarrheal) found in: - Imodium - Kaopectate II - Maalox Anti-Diarrheal - Pepto Diarrhea Control

**If the above does not work for nausea/vomitting, call your midwives during business hours to get a prescription medication called in for you or to set up IV hydration**

HEARTBURN/GAS/BLOATING Natural Remedies:

Papaya Mints/Enzymes

Apple Cider Vinegar - 1oz up to 3x per day

Sleep on a slight incline

Avoid trigger foods (spicy, peppermint, caffeine, etc), and eat smaller meals (taking smaller bites and chewing thoroughly as well)

Baking Soda (1 tbsp in 8oz water)

Mustard (1tsp)

OTC: Antacids for heartburn(in moderation): - Maalox - Mylanta - Rolaids - Tums

Simethicone for gas pains: -Gas-X -Maalox Anti-Gas -Mylanta Gas -Mylicon

Prilosec OTC (only if above OTC remedies do not work and heart burn is severe AND after 1st trimester only)

CONSTIPATION Natural Remedies:

Kiwi’s

Magnesium/Calcium/Zinc

Chlorophyll (Nature’s Sunshine): 3 capsules 3X per day

Increase water intake to half your weight in ounces plus 10 ounces

Prune juice, 1 cup 2x daily

Smooth Move Tea, 1-2 cups daily

OTC: Metamucil, Other laxatives and stool softeners - Colace - Dulcolax - Milk of Magnesia

HEMORRHOIDS/VARICOSE VEINS Natural Remedies:

Avoid constipation by staying hydrated, and ensuring your stools are soft

Chlorophyll by Nature”s Sunshine, 3 capsules 3X per day

Vari-Gone (Nature’s Sunshine): 2 capsules 2x per day

Magnesium/Calcium/Zinc

Liver Support: 900mg of Milk Thistle daily

Herblore Hemorrhoid Salve

OTC: Hemorrhoid creams: -Anusol -Preparation H -Tucks

URINARY TRACT INFECTION Natural Remedies:

Drink 12oz of water every waking hour (this will help flush the bacteria out of your urinary tract)

Empty your bladder every hour

Drink 2oz of Colloidal Silver every 2-3 waking hours

Kidney Activator – loading dose of 4 capsules, then 2 capsules every 2-3 waking hours

D-Mannose – take 1,500mg three times daily

Probiotic (Woman’s vaginal health specific)

Eliminate all sugars and simple carbs. The bacteria actually breeds on sugar and prevents healing

Avoid bathing in the tub. Take showers instead while you're dealing with this.

OTC: AZO Cranberry capsules - take as the bottle directs - be aware, it will turn your urine bright red/orange. AZO Antibacterial Defense (take as directed on bottle). Be aware, it'll turn your pee bright orange. If you notice blood in your urine at any time and/or your symptoms persist/worsen after 24hrs of all of the above treatment, call your midwives during business hours

BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS Natural Remedies:

Boric Acid Suppositories (not to ingest) LOVE brand is suggested

Colloidal Silver (50ppm) 1oz up to 3x daily

Women’s Vaginal Health specific Probiotic 3x per day orally, 1 capsule inserted vaginally at night

Grapefruit Seed Extract tablets: 2x per day until BV is gone

Tea Tree suppositories: 1 per day for 2 days.

Have your partner rinse with diluted Hydrogen Peroxide or Apple Cider Vinegar each time he uses the restroom at home. He may not have symptoms, but could carry the infection. Be sure to treat him and abstain from intercourse during the duration of your treatment.

If the above does not work, call your midwives during business hours to get a prescription medication called in for you.

YEAST INFECTIONS Natural Remedies:Dietary changes (especially for yeast/candida):

Avoid carbohydrates and sugars. Yeast breeds on these and will not dissipate if you do not eliminate these from your diet.

Garlic Clove: Peel and score garlic clove 3-4x to release oils then wrap with thin gauze and tie with thread leaving a tail Insert vaginally and leave in overnight, remove in the morning and discard

Probiotic (Women’s Vaginal health specific) 3x per day orally, 1 capsule inserted vaginally at night

Grapefruit Seed Extract tablets 2x per day until Yeast is gone

Candex (as directed by the bottle)

Tea Tree suppositories: 1 per day for 2 days.

OTC: Clotrimazole / Miconazole found in: - Lotrimin 3/AF/Ultra - Mycelex 7 - Desenex - Monistat 7 day

If the above does not work or you would prefer a prescription, call your midwives during business hours to get a prescription medication called in for you

** Have your partner rinse with diluted Hydrogen Peroxide or Apple Cider Vinegar each time he uses the restroom at home. He may not have symptoms, but could carry the infection. Be sure to treat him and abstain from intercourse during the duration of your treatment.

INSOMNIA, RESTLESS LEG, LEG CRAMPS Natural Remedies:

Calcium/Magnesium/Zinc taken one hour prior to your bedtime

Epsom Salt: - One cup salts added to bath (or foot soak if you do not like baths) one hour prior to bedtime for a minimum of 20-30 minutes

Dietary: Bananas/Kiwi for restless leg and leg cramps, eaten one hour prior to bedtime

Magnesium Lotion (topical) by Ancient Minerals (found on Amazon) one hour prior to bedtime

Tart Cherry Juice: 1 cup before bed

Melatonin: 3mg, 20 minutes before bed

OTC: Diphenhydramine: -Unisom -Benadryl -Sominex

THRUSH Natural Remedies:

Eliminate carbohydrates and sugars. Yeast thrives on sugar and will not dissipate if you do not eliminate these from your diet. Also clean bras every day and don’t wear bras if you are at home.

Women’s vaginal health probiotic - 1 capsule 3x per day and one inserted vaginally at night

Diaper Rash and Thrush by Mother’s Love - apply to baby’s bottom if there is a rash and apply to nipples after nursing - ½ a capsule mixed with breastmilk 2x per day for newborn

Grapefruit Seed Extract tablets: mom only - 1 tablet 3x daily

Grapefruit Seed Extract oil: - dilute using 10 drops in one ounce of DISTILLED water - use a cotton swab and swab baby’s mouth and your nipples before and after every feeding

Candex (as directed by the bottle)

OTC: If the above does not work, call your midwives during business hours for a possible milk culture and possibly prescription for you and baby

CLOGGED DUCTS/MASTITIS Natural Remedies:

Feed on demand and do not try to over empty breasts

Wear supportive bra

Ice (every hour or more frequently)

Sunflower or soy lecithin (2 capsules daily)

Lymphatic drainage/massage (light touch only)

Add in Probiotic if not already taking

Homeopathic Phytolacca: Take 2 pellets every 15 minutes

Sunflower Lecithin: 2 capsules every 2-3 hours Do not over-nurse on mastitis/plugged duct side, & nurse on unaffected side first

No tight bras or underwire, no sports bras

Avoid deep massage (don’t touch breast with more force than petting a cat, basically just lymphatic massage)

Avoid nipple shield and breast pump

No saline soaks or topical products/no cleaning nipple or lanolin/creams

No epsom salt haaka soaks

OTC: Ibuprofen for inflammation (800 mg q 8 hours) or Tylenol for analgesia (1000 mg every 8 hours) **If the above does not work, or you develop a fever of 100.4*F or above, or you are experiencing symptoms for longer than 24 hours call your midwives during business hours to get a prescription medication called in for you**