OT: response about GBS from my homebirth midwife

[Guest guest]

My apologies to people who are tired of this topic..

My midwife's response to me about GBS..

 

 

" It is difficult to " cure " GBS because it is a bacteria that we naturally

have in our systems all the time. When you have an overgrowth of it, that's

when it can cause problems, but very rarely. The natural way to reduce it

is to boost your immune system. Vitamin C 250mg twice a day, Echinacea tea

or tincture 3 times a day, for 1 week. Also, improve the diet, eat whole

foods, cut out simple sugars, drink plenty of water, and rest. Pregnancy

tea is great too, Red Raspberry leaf, Nettles, and Alfalfa are usually in it

and they have lots of minerals that are helpful for many things. Most

important thing is not to stress over it. Stress is the immune system's

worst enemy. A 15 minute quiet time to do relaxation breathing once or

twice a day can help to deal with everyday stresses. Hope some of this is

helpful. "

 

Rebecca

[Guest guest]

Thank you for this informative response. Is your midwife located in the DC

area? Please feel free to respond directly to my e-mail address.

 

I was wondering if there is a for topics such as vegetarian

pregnancy/gyn related issues that go beyond diet. Our recent

off-the-beaten-path thread shows there is a need for this!

 

 

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rebecca richard

Thursday, September 28, 2006 11:39 AM

OT: response about GBS from my homebirth midwife

 

 

My apologies to people who are tired of this topic..

My midwife's response to me about GBS..

 

" It is difficult to " cure " GBS because it is a bacteria that we naturally

have in our systems all the time. When you have an overgrowth of it, that's

when it can cause problems, but very rarely. The natural way to reduce it

is to boost your immune system. Vitamin C 250mg twice a day, Echinacea tea

or tincture 3 times a day, for 1 week. Also, improve the diet, eat whole

foods, cut out simple sugars, drink plenty of water, and rest. Pregnancy

tea is great too, Red Raspberry leaf, Nettles, and Alfalfa are usually in it

and they have lots of minerals that are helpful for many things. Most

important thing is not to stress over it. Stress is the immune system's

worst enemy. A 15 minute quiet time to do relaxation breathing once or

twice a day can help to deal with everyday stresses. Hope some of this is

helpful. "

 

Rebecca