A Brief Overview of Homeopathic Remedies for Post Partum Depression

November 27th, 2008 by Alex

Why are so many people becoming increasingly interested in homeopathic remedies? Homeopathic remedies have steadily garnered more and more attention because they have been reportedly used for treating a variety of disturbances and diseases. Homeopathy has been used to treat everything from diarrhea to depression. One of the latest uses for homeopathy has been as a viable way of treating post partum depression. Here is a brief overview of how you can use homeopathic remedies to treat your post partum depression.

What is post partum depression and what you can do about it:

Depression after giving birth is very common. It can last anywhere from a few days to many months. There are many reasons why so many women are apt to experience the “baby blues.” First, many of the symptoms of post partum depression can be attributed to physical changes in the mother’s body that occurs after childbirth. A woman’s body goes through significant changes during the course of pregnancy. Labor causes a lot of stress on the body and hormones tend to shift considerably during and after the pregnancy. There are also a lot of emotional aspects to becoming a mother.

Many women suffer from emotional stress, including lack of confidence, anxiety, and ambivalence about the responsibility of becoming a mother, insecurity and worries over money. Some women can even suffer from more serious problems, including real delusions, despair, hallucinations and destructive feelings toward themselves or their babies. Although many problems associated with post partum depression can be self-treated, more serious cases should be treated by a mental health professional at the first sign that something is not right.

Using homeopathy to treat your post partum depression

If you are experiencing low-grade symptoms of post partum depression and you would prefer not to take prescription medications, there are other more natural and safer alternatives you can take. One of these is homeopathic medicines. If you are thinking of treating your post partum depression with homeopathic medicine, consider visiting a trained homeopathic doctor. You will want to visit a homeopath is special training in pregnancy and women’s needs. A trained homeopath can help you find the perfect match for your specific symptoms.

Different homeopathic remedies used to treat post partum depression

There a number of homeopathic herbs that have traditionally been used to treat depression, and symptoms of post partum depression in general. Here is a short list of homeopathic herbs that have been used to treat post partum depression:

Arsenicum album: This homeopathic herb is most commonly recommended for women who feel very insecure, anxious and worried about their situation. This homeopathic remedy is used for treating those who require support and help, those who appear to be too demanding or picky, those who are accustomed to controlling others and those who are suffering from exhaustion and restlessness.

Aurum metallicum: This homeopathic remedy is recommended for women suffering from depression that can be described as dark and full of despair. It is recommended for women with depression that makes them feel worthless, and whose depression tends to worsen at night. Women with a history of depression may be especially responsive to this homeopathic remedy.

Calcarea carbonica: This homeopathic remedy is useful for women who are suffering from too much stress, too much responsibility, fatigue and weakness. It can also help women suffering from the symptoms of insomnia, anxiety and bad dreams.

Cimifuga: This homeopathic remedy is useful for women who are suffering from depression that stems from both hormonal and emotional reasons. Those who are extremely anxious and negative, or those suffering from feelings of low self-worth, may also benefit from this homeopathic remedy.