Feel free to try these options, but if your symptoms persist or are 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 - this is a temporary dosage

Vitamin D3/K2: 5,000IU per day

B12: As directed by bottle

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 - recommend asking for Vitamin D, Ferritin and B12 labs to be drawn) Natural Remedies:

Sublingual B-complex: As directed by bottle

Inositol: One scoop am and one scoop pm

Sublingual Rescue Remedy or Pastilles: As needed

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

COMMON COLD/FLU/UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTION Natural Remedies:

Vitamin C intake: 2,000mg per day (during symptoms only)

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

Elderberry: As directed by bottle

Echinacea (if you are past first trimester only): As directed by bottle

Homeopathic: Oscillococcinum- recommended dosage on bottle

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

Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant): -Found in Robitussin and comparable store brands

Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan: -Found in Robitussin DM and comparable store brands

Cough Drops, Vicks Vapor Rub, Menthol Essential Oil

NOT SAFE TO TAKE: Cold remedies that contain alcohol, and decongestants pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine

ALLERGIES/SINUS Natural Remedies:

Vitamin C: 2,000mg per day (during symptoms only)

Vitamin D3/K2: 5,000IU per day

Allerplex and Congaplex by Standard Process – As directed on bottle

Steam shower with eucalyptus and Neti Pot (be sure to use distilled, sterile or previously boiled and cooled water)

OTC: Chlorpheniramine, Loratadine, or Diphenhydramine (antihistamines) found in: Claritin, Benadryl or comparable store brands

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

Peppermint Essential Oil

Magnesium Chloride 500mg

Magnesium Oxide to prevent (history of migraines)

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

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 Essential Oil

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**

VOMITING/DIARRHEA Natural Remedies:

OTC: Loperamide (anti-diarrheal) found in: - Imodium and comparable store brands

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

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): Tums or comparable store brands

Simethicone for gas pains: -Gas-X or comparable store brands

For severe heartburn and indigestion with no relief from above omeprazole or esomeprazole: Found in Prilosec or Nexium best taken daily and only after the first trimester

CONSTIPATION Natural Remedies:

Kiwi’s

Magnesium/Calcium/Zinc

Chlorophyll: Triple dosage on bottle

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

Prune juice, 1 cup 2x daily

Smooth Move Tea, 1-2 cups (not for daily use)

OTC: Metamucil, Other laxatives and stool softeners - as directed by bottle

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 : 2 capsules 2x per day

Vitamin E: As direction by bottle

Magnesium/Calcium/Zinc

Liver Support: 900mg of Milk Thistle daily

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

URINARY TRACT INFECTION Natural Remedies:

Stay hydrated by drinking water (this will help flush the bacteria out of your urinary tract)

Empty your bladder often

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) as directed

Unsweetened cranberry juice 8-10oz a day or cranberry supplement as directed

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 Symptom Relief: AZO Urinary Pain Relief (Maximum Strength) or comparable store brand with the active ingredient Phenazopyridine Hydrochloride. Avoid products containing sodium salicylate.

If you notice blood in your urine at any time and/or your symptoms persist/worsen call your midwives during business hours to come in for a urine culture and or have antibiotics called in.

BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS Natural Remedies:

Hylafem pH use as directed

Boric Acid Suppositories (not to ingest) as directed 7-10 days

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.

Hylafem pH use as directed

Boric Acid Suppositories (not to ingest) as directed 7-10 days

Candex use as directed

OTC: Clotrimazole / Miconazole found in: - Monistat 7 day or comparable store brands

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

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 or at Target) one hour prior to bedtime

Tart Cherry Juice: 1 cup before bed

Melatonin: 3mg, 20 minutes before bed

OTC: Diphenhydramine: such as Unisom or comparable store brands

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

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 a 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 every 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**