How to treat placenta previa naturally
Published On: September 5, 2009, 6:08 am
By Ishpreet Bindra
Placenta previa or low placenta during pregnancy is a problem quite commonly seen these days. It is the condition where the placenta instead of being anteriorly placed, away from the cervix, grows partially or completely over the cervix, thus blocking the opening to the uterus. This condition might prove to be dangerous for the mother as well as the baby if not handles with care. While allopathy suggests complete bed rest as a solution, herbal remedies sometimes are known to work well in this case.
In most of the cases, there are chances that by the eighth month the placenta will move upwards in the uterus, away from the cervical opening. But many a times the placenta does not move and it becomes a cause of worry.
One major concern in case of low placenta patients is that, opening of the birth canal is either partially or completely blocked by the placenta. Therefore, chances are that when the labour begins, as the baby pushes downwards, it might cause bleeding. It is primarily for this reason that incase placenta previa remains unresolved, doctors opt for a caesarian delivery. Excessive bleeding during birth can put both mother and child in danger.
Symptoms of Placenta Previa –
The placenta previa might show some symptoms during the first trimester or it could be completely asymptomatic, being discovered only in the third trimester, after the regular ultrasounds. Some basic symptoms of low placenta might be –spotting during the first three months, pain in the lower abdomen area and slight fever in some cases.
Alternative therapies to treat placenta previa –
Generally low placenta becomes alright on its own. But incase, you want to have a natural childbirth or a home birth, it is best to ensure that the problem has been resolved. Here are some ways through which you can help yourself. Low placenta finds its cure by three techniques.
• The first and most prevalent method to treat low placenta is rest. Doctors all over the world suggest complete bed rest to pregnant women suffering from placenta previa. Incase of bleeding one is advised to put two pillows under one’s legs, knees onwards. Doctors also suggest women to restrict their movements to the minimum, getting up only to eat and visit the toilet. Often eating well and resting allows the baby to grow as the months proceed and the baby itself pushes the placenta away from the cervix while fixing its head.
• Acupuncture is another method, quite prevalent in china, to help cure placenta previa. The acupuncture practitioners have key puncture points where they insert needles to help the placenta move away from the opening of the uterus. Du 20 is one such point, located at the top of the head, known to cure this problem.
• Traditional Chinese medicines also have a cure for placenta previa. However, the herbs used are generally not disclosed by the practitioners. They although pay visits at your home also to help those how can not get up from their bed or travel. Nettles is one herb known to help during excessive bleeding or spotting during pregnancy. It is a rich source of Vit-K.
Certain things to be kept in mind –
• Vaginal examinations are not done on women suffering from low placenta during pregnancy.
• In case of low placenta problem, avoid intercourse completely during the course of your pregnancy.
• Exerting exercise or movement should be completely avoided.
• Any kind of bleeding to spotting should not be overlooked and should be brought to the doctor’s notice immediately.
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