The after birth process - bouncing back
Once the challenges of labor and childbirth
are over and you are holding your dear new baby in your arms at last,
it is time for the third and last stage of labor - the delivery of the
placenta. This is the last hurdle you need to cross before you are home
free!
While you will probably feel excited to see your baby for the first time, there is still work to be done to complete the process of childbirth.
The natural way
The body naturally facilitates contractions after birth.
These contractions (sort of like aftershocks from an earthquake) are
needed to expel the placenta and relax the mother after delivery of the
baby .These contractions are triggered by a hormone called oxytocin.
A new mother's body continues to release oxytocin once the baby is
born. It does this because the uterus still needs to contract to detach
and deliver the placenta and membranes which have contained and sustained your baby throughout the pregnancy.
Your first physical contact with your baby will also produce an
extra rush of oxytocin hormone. This 'surge' makes the uterus contract
to facilitate the separation of the placenta, so it can deliver
spontaneously. As the placenta totally separates it folds down over
itself, with the increased weight helping to shear off the membrane (or
sac, that the baby was encased in) from the rest of the uterus and for
the whole afterbirth to pass down through the cervix, to be expelled.
It can take up to an hour or more to deliver the placenta - many new
moms spend this time trying to relax and recover, or enjoying their new
baby! Natural herbal ingredients have been studied for their ability to
support the female system during labor. (McFarlin BL, Gibson MH, O'Rear
J, Harman P). "A national survey of herbal preparation use by
nurse-midwives for labor stimulation. Review of the literature and
recommendations for practice." West Virginia University School of
Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Morgantown
26506-9186, USA. J Nurse Midwifery. 1999 May-Jun;44(3):205-16. J Nurse
Midwifery. 1999 Nov-Dec;44(6):602-3).
What is AfterBirth Drops?
AfterBirth Drops has been especially formulated to support mothers during the third stage of labor - the delivery of the placenta. Containing a proprietary blend of herbal ingredients, Afterbirth Drops helps to support this natural process
and complete labor, while providing natural uterine tonic support for
postnatal recovery, during which the uterus returns to its
pre-pregnancy size.
The formula remains true to the whole spectrum method of herbal extraction, ensuring the bio-availability and balance of all the active ingredients contained in the remedy.
This method of manufacture also significantly reduces the likelihood
of side effects and maintains all active ingredients in perfect balance
- exactly as nature intended!
How has AfterBirth Drops helped others?
“I
am a firm believer in the use of natural products and used your
remedies throughout my pregnancy. My labor went well and I managed to
avoid all types of artificial, medical intervention. By the time I had
delivered Kayla, though, I could not believe that I still had to push
more to deliver the placenta! I was ready to collapse from the effort
of the previous hours! I am so glad my midwife remembered about my AfterBirth Drops
and gave them to me to take. Within minutes I felt motivated,
clear-headed and ready to give those last few pushes that were needed
of me. Thank you [Native Remedies]- your products helped me every step
of the way!”
—Valerie P., WV, USA
“Thank
you for all your wonderful, natural "helpers" for labor. These were
recommended to me by the Natural Birthing Center I attended and I
really feel that they made the process easier and more positive for me.
I ordered your Complete Birth Pack and I particularly loved your
Eze-Birth Drops and AfterBirth Drops. These remedies
helped me so much when I was feeling desperate and helpless as if I
could not go on. Just wanted to let you know that your remedies are
making a difference to many pregnant women and new moms out there!”
—Susan, SC, USA
