I was wondering if anyone out there has used 5W in the last weeks of pregnancy. Also, if there are any doulas who have had clients use it, what have been their experiences? I'm 35 weeks pregnant and have been contemplating whether or not to take it. Also, my baby is transverse right now. I am planning on buying some pulsatilla. Homeopathy seems a little safer than herbs to me right now. Please share any positive or negative experiences. Thanks Mamas!
I have had several clients take this. I don't like the fact it has Pennyroyal in it, that scares me! I prefer Gentle Birth or Polly-Jeans formulas. Most people do just fine no matter which formula they use, I have had one lady taking 5W who had a placental abruption, Not sure whether it was a coincedence or if it was the Pennyroyal. I definitely wouldn't take more than what the bottle recommends, as I said it scares me that a formula for pregnant women woud have Pennyroyal in it!
Pulsatilla is great for helping the baby get into a more favorable position. Also helpful would be for a Chiropractor to use the Websters technique to align your pelvis better, and Acupuncture with moxibustion to also help baby get turned to a better position. Also there is an exercise, and visualizations you can do yourself to get it turned. Many midwives are skilled in these techniques and should be able to teach you how to do them. If your HCP, can't help you, switch providers to one who can!