Childbearing Year

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Whether you’re impassioned about women’s health and empowerment or simply want to honor an important mother in your life, this is for you!

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In honor of mothers everywhere, Susun is joyfully joining Roanna Rosewood, Dr. Christiane Northrup, Sheri Winston, Karen Brody, Mother Health International, Rebecca Wood, Elizabeth Harper, and other incredible visionaries in giving away hundreds of dollars worth of valuable gifts, just in time for Mother’s Day.

 

Roanna holds nothing back in this powerful memoir, plunging you deep into the intimacy of this ancient rite of passage. A book that will bring you to tears—from sadness and joy—often on the very same page.

Part memoir, part manifesto, this is a must read for anyone who has given birth, will give birth, or who loves someone who will give birth.  

Today’s over-the-top, gift-packed event celebrates the launch of a very special book. Cut, Stapled, & Mended intimately unveils birth itself, not just as the means to a baby but a transformation from girl to mother. 

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“I was unable to put it down, needing to read on late into the night, sobbing with the pain, crying with the joy as she finally has the primal natural birth, in all its pain, power, mess and glory. This is truly a ‘journey of personal transformation’ as the author finds something even more important, something I didn’t know I was missing: myself. Once you pick it up, you won't be able to put it down until you'rewiping your eyes, sharing her joy, sharing a heart filled with her triumph.”

- Sheri Winston, CNM, RN, BSN, LMT, award-wining author, and one of the United States’ leading sex teachers

 

Review of The Childbearing Year

The Childbearing Year

review by Maria - Blogger at Life, Loss and Other Things Worth Mentioning

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According to The Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year, Red Clover is the "single most useful herb for establishing fertility." That is not only good to know, it is great news because of all of the greenery surrounding my house, red clover is one of them. It is everywhere! Actually we have planted some as is is a great pasture legume for our cows. Who knew it would be a great herb for women too!

Before I go on, I want to say a few words about The Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing year. This is the book (e-book) that I was so thrilled to get to read and review. I am so excited about all of the information that is packed into this 192 page book! In this book there is all that you would need to know about herbs that promote fertility, are beneficial for pregnancy, and even herbs that are known to help with your newborn, breastfeeding, and postpartum concerns including depression. There are instructions on making tinctures, infusions, and salves. There is also information on herbs that help prevent pregnancy. I really can't even put into words how much I am going to be using this book in the coming weeks and hopefully years....

Read the rest of the review at Maria's Weblog: www.lifelossandotherthings.com

 

The Childbearing Year
by Susun Weed
Foreword by Jeanine Parvati Baker.
Paperback - 192 pages (1986)
Available at www.wisewomanbookshop.com

Now in its 24th printing. A confirmed favorite with pregnant women, midwives, childbirth educators, and new parents. Packed with clear, comforting, and superbly helpful information.

Tonics and The Childbearing Year

Hello Susun,

I am reading your book "Childbearing Year", and I wanted to make a tonic of Skullcap and a tonic of St. John's Wart. At my local co-op I was only able to find the dried and chopped versions of these two herbs.  Will it work to make tonics out of the dried herbs? 

I noticed in the book, the St. John's Wart came from a fresh flower, and the Skullcap came from a dried flower. If the dried herbs won't work, could I grow these flowers myself?

Thank you so much. I am just beginning to explore the world of herbs, and I am really glad I found your book. It has been a new awakening!

Hello,

The st. johnswort and skullcap tinctures really need to be from fresh flowers, wild harvest, for proper potency. You  will certainly be able, with a flower-id book, be able to find and harvest this in the correct season, it only blooms for about a month.  Yes, you should be able to grow skullcap on your property…

Love,

Justine

 http://www.susunweed.com/herbal_ezine/May04/healingwise.htm

St. Joan's wort tincture: Eases muscles spasms, anti-viral, pain-relieving.

{     Pick yellow Hypericum perforatum flowers in the summer's heat.

{     Fill - don't stuff - a jar with the blossoms and leaves.

{     Fill jar to the top with alcohol. Cap tightly. Label. (It will turn bright red.)

{     Your fresh St. Joan's wort tincture is ready to use in six weeks. 

Skullcap tincture: Pain-relief, headache remedy

{     Pick Scutellaria lateriflora flowering tops when there are seeds as well as flowers.

{     Fill - don't stuff - a jar with the blossoms and leaves.

{     Fill jar to the top with alcohol. Cap tightly. Label.

{     Your fresh skullcap tincture is ready to use in six weeks.     

 “I strongly prefer to make tinctures from fresh plants. But many people have a hard time getting fresh plants. Most books therefore ignore fresh plant tinctures and focus on making tinctures only from dried plants. The only dried plant parts I use to make tinctures are roots and seeds. All other plant parts I use fresh when making a tincture. And I actually prefer to use fresh roots too.” Susun Weed

You can get your health questions answered by Susun in one of two ways. Join the health hotline teleseminar on Monday and Thursday evenings 8pm EST, through the winter months. Or you may register for a private telephone consultation. You can also join the free women's health forum where hundreds of wise woman can help you. Sign up for the free herbal healing ezine, filled with wise woman wit and wisdom. Visit the Wise Woman Bookshop for online university, gift shop, bookshop, digital downloads, and more. Go to www.susunweed.com for a complete list of offerings including radio show and free videos.

Infusions For Healthy Conception and Pregnancy

Dear Susun,

My husband and I are planning a fourth baby. Since the birth of our last baby nearly four years ago I haven't been 100% healthwise, a week of migraine headache premenstrually every three weeks (since the breastfeeding stopped a year ago) and generally very tired and borderline aneamic.. have tried with diet to get stronger and trying also to stop eating too much chocolate (I'm not overweight but have had problems with overactive thyroid in the past).

So as you can imagine I just want to be as fit and healthy as possible for my children.. I discovered your book for The Childbearing Year and like it very much.. also I've seen you on youtube and feel very inspired. I just wondered if you think what I'm doing is ok... I really love the red clover blossoms so drink about three cups a day of that and the nettle I have a glass of that when I wake up in the morning.. do you think those quantities are ok? Also, if we do make a baby would it be ok to carry on with the red clover or would I need to stop that and start raspberry leaf infusions instead? (It says on the mountain rose website that you should not drink red clover when pregnant or lactating).

I like the sound of the oatstraw too but would it be too much to add that to the daily infusions I am drinking at the moment?
I would be very grateful if you could give me any advice.. I have just ordered your other wisewoman herbal and am looking forward to reading it.. my husband is having the infusions too!
Many Thanks,

 

Greetings,

You are off to a good start! With the infusions, Susun recommends alternating them from day to day with a standard daily dosage of 2 cups, (16 oz), for a person weighing between 125-150 lbs. So best to have nettle one day, red clover the next, etc. Yes, some do not recommend red clover during pregnancy, due to phytoestrogens it contains. Susun does not have it on her list of herbs to avoid and we know of many from personal experience who continued to drink it with no problems. You must decide for yourself if it feels right. However, transitioning over to Red Raspberry Leaf infusion would be very beneficial for your pregnancy and you would not have to worry. Adding oatstraw would be fine as well.

Please check out our new site at: http://www.childbearing-year.com/. Many articles there that be helpful for you.

Susun is devoting her time to her forthcoming book, “Down There, reproductive health for women and men” due out soon. You can speak with Susun during her Free hotline Tuesday evenings between 7:30-9:30 pm eastern time or by appointment for a moderate fee (15min/$30 or 30min/$50).

For a free consultation, call on blogtalkradio, Tuesday nights 7:30-9:30 pm EST. Call in with your questions 1-646-929-2463. Visit the link for more info: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/susunweed

You might also go to the Wise Woman Forum to ask your question in case a member can offer you help: www.susunweed.com/wisewomanforum.htm.   

 Blessings,

Wise Woman Team

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You can get your health questions answered by Susun in one of two ways. Call on blogtalkradio, Tuesday nights 7:30-9:30 pm EST. Call in with your questions 1-646-929-2463. Visit the link for more info: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/susunweed You can also join the free women's health forum where hundreds of wise woman can help you. Sign up for the free herbal healing ezine, filled with wise woman wit and wisdom. Visit the Wise Woman Bookshop for online university, gift shop, bookshop, digital downloads, and more. Go to www.susunweed.com for a complete list of offerings including radio show and free videos.

Safe Allergy Relief During Pregnancy

Q:  Dear Susun,

I am reading your "Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year" and have been taking the Red Clover and Red Raspberry infusions in preparation of conceiving, hopefully some time soon. I suffer from allergies (hay fever, dust mites, cockroaches) and am trying to ween myself off my current antihistamines (Zyrtec D). I've looked through your book and online and it looks like I could use Nettle safely before and throughout pregnancy, but I was unsure if this was the root or the leaf? Also, if you had any other suggestions for safe allergy relief (mainly to relieve sinus pressure and sneezing) during pregnancy, I would really appreciate it. I am having trouble finding information on this subject and most of the websites I've found suggest antihistamines, something you've mentioned as dangerous.

Thank you for all of your help.



A:  Yes you are right, Nettle leaf infusions are superb for this. Plus in your case they have added benefits of excellent mineral nutrition and vitamin K which is essential for the birth. It is the dried leaves we use, prepared as in the book you have.

Blessings,

Karen Joy

wisewoman@herbshealing.com

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