Good afternoon,
I was wondering if you could possibly give me some advice. I have literally just found out that I am pregnant and after my water breaking early at 17 weeks in 2012 (pprom), I am really terrified. I am currently taking:
Vitex 2000mg Daily
Maca 3000mg Daily
Vit B 6 100mg Every other day
Vit B 12 1000mcg Daily
Folic Acid 400mcg Daily
Natural Vit E 800iu Daily
Is there anything that I can take that will help me further and to prevent pprom from happening again?
Thanks kindly
Patrice
Hello Patrice,
I do hope this email is finding you well… Susun does recommend supplemental doses of Vit C and E to help prevent infection and bleeding – I don’t see Vit C on your list, so that might be something to add, 100mg of daily Vit C has been shown to help: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15817864?dopt=Abstract. I’d say that the amount is on the conservative side, as I’ve heard of women taking 1000mg, what you feel comfortable with, if too high of a dose for you, you would most likely have issues with loose stools.
Also using Echinacea tincture to help with infection as this is the major concern – you can take 5-10 drops 3 times a day… Vigilant hygiene, wiping from front to back, no intercourse, no baths… Membranes have a better chance of resealing if you are able to go immediately to bedrest, move as little as possible for the next 48 hours – use that time for visualization, picturing the membranes merging, healing with baby safe in its environment. Susun always recommends use of nourishing infusions as helping with a strong foundation for good health – both you and baby… Nettles, comfrey leaf and violet leaf infusions especially good. I also came across a study that shows gelatin as an ally – bone broths are deeply nourishing and an excellent way to add natural gelatin to your diet: http://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/broth-is-beautiful/
We will also pass this along to Susun for further discussion on her blogtalk radio program – will send you a link once she is able to talk more about PROM.
blessings,
Kim
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