When I was pregnant with my eldest, one of the many side effects of pregnancy that just about drove me batty was Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). When I found out I was pregnant with my youngest, I dreaded the inevitable creepy crawly feelings and the need to constantly move my legs. The perscription medicines for RLS are not safe for pregnant women, so I searched for a safe, natural method to help me.
I discovered liquid calcium/magnesium. I would take it about a half hour before my symptoms would typically start, and for the majority of my pregnancy, it kept the RLS at bay. It also helped me sleep at night, and, uh, helped keep "things" moving if you catch my drift.
When cal/mag stopped helping on its own, I added skullcap. That is one nice herb! It also helped me relax and sleep at night.
A midwife told me both of those were safe, and I trusted her judgement. Happily, Jon's third eye was easily rectified by surgery. Just kidding! Really, there have been no apparent negative side effects for either of us. If (big if) I ever end up pregnant again, I will make sure I have both of these remedies in the house at all times.
Monday, January 5, 2009
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