Healthy Foods that Help PostPartum:
Eggs & Avocado: High in Serotonin
Kelp/Seaweed/Dulce- Good for thyroid- very vulnerable postpartum
St. John Wart- Herb/Tincture
Sepia 30c- Homeopathy for Mood Swings(when your critical & snappy)
Natrum mur 30c-homeopathy for weepiness
Pulsatilla 30c- Homeopathy for women desiring sympathy and company
Platina 30c- Disappointed in everyone and seems aloof, also she feels like shes alone in the world, weepy
Cimicifuga 30c- Feels like she's in a black cloud
Anacardium 30c- Better while eating , but sad again soon after. Deep loss of confidence. easily angered and given to hatred. Failing memory.
For a guide on using Homeopathy... I would suggest:
"Homeopathy: An A to Z Home Handbook"
by Alan Schmukler
For a free copy online goggle him and go to first link.
After having five babies and never really experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety the way it is described, I used to think that it wasn't real and it was some woman's made up excuse for being mean, weepy, and full of worry ( along with a whole gamut of other emotions and challenges). I actually believed that if women were stronger with the Lord they could have self control over their thoughts, feelings, emotions, etc...
Well, after having Ethan I experienced the fears, the anxiety, the weepiness, the lack of control. Now that I am on the healing end of things, my heart has been convicted of how judgemental I was. I really never believed postpartum blues or depression was real. Now I have to admit that through out the time I was struggling I went in and out of being the Word of God. When I came home I was ill... trying to recover from my massive postpartum hemorrhage, which knocked me off my feet, I couldn't take care of my family or home. That depressed me. I couldn't stand hearing the boys arguing in the other room and being able to get up and help them. I really stressed out when the kids would get hurt, thinking if I was better that they wouldn't have gotten hurt. I felt like I was expecting too much from my older children because they were having to do sooo much more around the house, rather than just being kids. I didn't have thank fullness in my heart for the help God had provided in Keziah and Kirsten. Instead , needing their help made me feel less of a mom. All these thoughts contributed to me struggling with anxiety, stress, worry, and anger even.
I don't know where I would be today if I didn't have the Lord Jesus and the encouragement from my mom, and other christian mentors in my life reminding me this was just a season and that I was a good mom. I had such low self esteem and I allowed that to make me angry. I found myself apologizing all the time for my bad attitude, my whining, my crying, and yelling.
Wow, I am so glad we are out of that season! I am sure my husband & kids are as well.
What I learned from this?
That postpartum blues/ depression is real. That it is spiritual as well as hormonal and chemical. It is real and women who have it need other women in their life helping them. I pray for the moms I know that are having babies soon... pray for them for this tough season. I did enjoy Ethan tremendously, it was just overwhelming for a few weeks. Only the Lord and His Word can help you to see your own sin in a season like this.
Mark Hamby once said in one of his "Transforming Seminars" (by lamplighter), "I have seen a lot of people in pain and dying and they have a joyful attitude." Our true self can be revealed, our sin, selfishness, struggle with giving up control, what ever it is...
When I heard this is motivated me...
I realized I wasn't being the person I was meant to be in Christ. I needed Him to be my strength. I needed to give him the control. I needed Jesus to refresh the atmosphere of my home. I feel as though we are getting back on track, finally. Although not completely... home schooling is not in full force, but we will get there eventually. The Lord is teaching us all something through the process. Having people praying for me and being open and honest about my struggles allowed my brothers & sisters in Christ to be praying for me specifically. It was very humbling for me to show my weaknesses and be real. But that is what God wants from us. How else can the Body of Christ function the way it is meant to. We are supposed to carry each others burdens as well as lay them at the cross. How can the church do that when we are all putting on masks and pretending everything is okay? The reality is that even with Christ we still experience struggles in this life, we are not perfect because we are Christians! We are imperfect and fully aware of it, we are just able to receive God's grace and live in Joy & Freedom!
I hope if you are struggling with postpartum or have friends that are this gives you a little insight into what they might be dealing with. Let us lift one another up in prayer. We are all humans made by the same creator trying to live our best life here. Lets Love one another. We were created for love.
Eggs & Avocado: High in Serotonin
Kelp/Seaweed/Dulce- Good for thyroid- very vulnerable postpartum
St. John Wart- Herb/Tincture
Sepia 30c- Homeopathy for Mood Swings(when your critical & snappy)
Natrum mur 30c-homeopathy for weepiness
Pulsatilla 30c- Homeopathy for women desiring sympathy and company
Platina 30c- Disappointed in everyone and seems aloof, also she feels like shes alone in the world, weepy
Cimicifuga 30c- Feels like she's in a black cloud
Anacardium 30c- Better while eating , but sad again soon after. Deep loss of confidence. easily angered and given to hatred. Failing memory.
For a guide on using Homeopathy... I would suggest:
"Homeopathy: An A to Z Home Handbook"
by Alan Schmukler
For a free copy online goggle him and go to first link.
After having five babies and never really experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety the way it is described, I used to think that it wasn't real and it was some woman's made up excuse for being mean, weepy, and full of worry ( along with a whole gamut of other emotions and challenges). I actually believed that if women were stronger with the Lord they could have self control over their thoughts, feelings, emotions, etc...
Well, after having Ethan I experienced the fears, the anxiety, the weepiness, the lack of control. Now that I am on the healing end of things, my heart has been convicted of how judgemental I was. I really never believed postpartum blues or depression was real. Now I have to admit that through out the time I was struggling I went in and out of being the Word of God. When I came home I was ill... trying to recover from my massive postpartum hemorrhage, which knocked me off my feet, I couldn't take care of my family or home. That depressed me. I couldn't stand hearing the boys arguing in the other room and being able to get up and help them. I really stressed out when the kids would get hurt, thinking if I was better that they wouldn't have gotten hurt. I felt like I was expecting too much from my older children because they were having to do sooo much more around the house, rather than just being kids. I didn't have thank fullness in my heart for the help God had provided in Keziah and Kirsten. Instead , needing their help made me feel less of a mom. All these thoughts contributed to me struggling with anxiety, stress, worry, and anger even.
I don't know where I would be today if I didn't have the Lord Jesus and the encouragement from my mom, and other christian mentors in my life reminding me this was just a season and that I was a good mom. I had such low self esteem and I allowed that to make me angry. I found myself apologizing all the time for my bad attitude, my whining, my crying, and yelling.
Wow, I am so glad we are out of that season! I am sure my husband & kids are as well.
What I learned from this?
That postpartum blues/ depression is real. That it is spiritual as well as hormonal and chemical. It is real and women who have it need other women in their life helping them. I pray for the moms I know that are having babies soon... pray for them for this tough season. I did enjoy Ethan tremendously, it was just overwhelming for a few weeks. Only the Lord and His Word can help you to see your own sin in a season like this.
Mark Hamby once said in one of his "Transforming Seminars" (by lamplighter), "I have seen a lot of people in pain and dying and they have a joyful attitude." Our true self can be revealed, our sin, selfishness, struggle with giving up control, what ever it is...
When I heard this is motivated me...
I realized I wasn't being the person I was meant to be in Christ. I needed Him to be my strength. I needed to give him the control. I needed Jesus to refresh the atmosphere of my home. I feel as though we are getting back on track, finally. Although not completely... home schooling is not in full force, but we will get there eventually. The Lord is teaching us all something through the process. Having people praying for me and being open and honest about my struggles allowed my brothers & sisters in Christ to be praying for me specifically. It was very humbling for me to show my weaknesses and be real. But that is what God wants from us. How else can the Body of Christ function the way it is meant to. We are supposed to carry each others burdens as well as lay them at the cross. How can the church do that when we are all putting on masks and pretending everything is okay? The reality is that even with Christ we still experience struggles in this life, we are not perfect because we are Christians! We are imperfect and fully aware of it, we are just able to receive God's grace and live in Joy & Freedom!
I hope if you are struggling with postpartum or have friends that are this gives you a little insight into what they might be dealing with. Let us lift one another up in prayer. We are all humans made by the same creator trying to live our best life here. Lets Love one another. We were created for love.
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ReplyDeleteI'm a friend of brenda...I think that is how I found you!
Thank you for this list! I have suffered grately with my thyroid postpardum, so this caught my eye on the importance of getting good stuff in prep for my 5th due in Feb. It does seem that my body has taken a lot these past 7 years, so I think it would be wise to get some things just in case!
Where did you purchase these/some of these and which ones would you suggest as the most important if I could only buy a few?
Thanks!
Tarena
ps...I have heard of my midwife mentioning st. johns wart...what is it's benefit?
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pps...one more thing! Could any of these help if I started the last tri of my pregnancy? Not sure if you knew, but thought I would ask. I'll go check out that book too!
ReplyDeletehope you're not sick of me already...sorry...could you list the site you got the download from? I'm having a difficult time finding it. Google doesn't like me tonight.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Hi Tarena,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the upcoming baby! What a blessing! I suffered from thyroid problems for the first time after the birth of my fifth baby and have tried many things over the course of the past few years. child bearing does take its toll but pregnancy can also help with healing certain ailments as well. For example... thyroid. My thyroid problems went nearly away during pregnancy, but it is always important to have your blood work monitored during pregnancy when you have a history of thyroidism. Make sure you are having your T3 & T4 checked regularly if you are on meds of any kind, or if you were and aren't now.
To answer your question about which of these things is most important or helpful to buy... since you have a history with thyroid issues, I would definately start adding kelp and seaweed to your regular diet. That is what I did. I actually like it mixed in with sea salt, I season all my food with it.
ReplyDeleteSt.Johns Wort is one of the most studied herbs for depression. It is the best herbal treatment for depression from my understanding, as long as it isn't clinical depression. If you are breastfeeding I read to make sure you use the organic tincture form and it will minimize the potential side effects. If your baby gets colicy or drowsy stop taking it entirely though.
ReplyDeletethanks! I do hope to make this a good pregnancy and post pregnancy w/my thyroid!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Tarena
(yes, I do photography work for fun on the side =)!)
Great post!! I'll keep this bookmarked for sure! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHi Angie, I'm so glad you are sharing your ups and downs. I suffered bad after Brie Ella and had no idea what was happening until it was over. I felt like I was in a hole I could never climb out of. Life just seemed so overwhelming I didn't have the "get up and go" desire to even try. Praise God it doesn't last forever! I'm glad you are doing better. Wish I had known you were having such a rough time while it was going on. God knows. Love you. Kristi
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