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Homeopathic Remedies for Unwanted Pregnancy

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Dr. Rashmi NirwanHomeopathy Doctor • 13 Years Exp.BHMS
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The process to get rid of unwanted pregnancy in which the foetus is removed from the body of the mother either through medications or through surgical procedures is known as abortion. It is always performed by someone who is trained as a medical practitioner. Reports state that more than half of the unwanted pregnancies end in aborting the child. Unsafe abortion can lead to various health conditions affecting the woman. WHO published a list of essential health care services in 2020 which include safe abortion. The safest period of abortion is the first trimester which is 3 months or 12 weeks from the starting of the pregnancy. 

There are various reasons of abortion. Sometimes the woman may abort the child in case of an unplanned pregnancy if she thinks she is not ready to carry out the responsibilities of a mother. In Many cases it is not possible for the mother to conceive as it may cause threat to her own life due to some medical conditions. In such cases abortion is the only option.

Abortion by medication is considered to be the safest method of abortion.

In this method two different medicines are used- mifepristone and misoprostol. The first pill mifepristone blocks the body's hormone progesterone which is responsible for the development of the pregnancy. Then the second pill misoprostol has to be taken within 48 hours of taking the first pill. It clears the uterus and leads to cramping and heavy bleeding. It is a normal sign and if you don't bleed you should see a doctor immediately. The abortion pill generally works well and if you are 8 weeks pregnant then the success percentage of the abortion pill is 96 to 98%. The later you take the abortion pill the lesser is its efficacy. For example if you take it at a stage when you are 8 to 9 weeks pregnant then it's efficacy is 94 to 96%. If you are 9 to 10 weeks pregnant then the efficiency is 91 to 93% and if you are 10 to 11 weeks pregnant then the efficiency is 87% approximately. Most of the people choose abortion pill over clinical procedures for abortion beacuse they feel it is more natural and they can choose a suitable place of their own where they want to undergo the process.

An in-clinic abortion is always safe and almost cent percent effective

It provides you a safe environment along with trained doctors and supporting health staff. Also it takes very minimum time as compared to medication abortion. You should get the abortion done within first 12 weeks of the pregnancy as after that it may be difficult for you to find a doctor who will conduct the process. In clinic abortion is of two types. They are suction abortion and dilation and evacuation abortion. In suction abortion the pregnancy is sucked out of the uterus resulting in the termination of the pregnancy where is in the dilation and evacuation abortion suction and medical tools both are used to empty the uterus. 

In modern times homeopathy has proved its significance in treating acute as well as chronic diseases. It increases the healing response of the body against the disease. Also it is safe and is known to produce less or no side effects. This branch of medicine can treat a wide range of diseases from physical diseases to mental diseases. Homeopathic medicines can also be considered as an option of abortion in case of an unwanted pregnancy. 

The most commonly used Homeopathic product for abortion is Bico 35 miscarriage.

The Commonly used Homeopathic medicine for Abortion and the symptoms related to it are Apis Mel, Ipecacuanha, Kali Carb, Sabina, Pulsatilla, Sepia, Abies Canadensis, Aconite Nap, Aletris Far, Apis Mel, Arnica Montana, Caulophyllum, Chamomilla, Crocus Sativus, Crotalus Horridus, Thuja Occidentalis, Secale cor, Syphilinum, Thyroidinum, Ficus Indica, Viburnum Ip etc. 

Aconite nap is a homeopathic medicine which is very useful in dealing with the anxiety and fear which is associated with the procedure. If the abortion is done due to anaemia or weakness or any other similar condition then the homeopathic medicine Aletris Far is used. Apis Mel is given in the third month of the pregnancy.

If the abortion is caused due to mental depression or shock or any other such reasons then baptisia is useful.

Syphilinum is given to those who have suffered abortion due to the disease syphilis. Sepia is given in the 5th to 7th month of pregnancy.

Conclusion

This article had only the purpose of enriching the knowledge of the reader and does not guarantee the facts mentioned in it. Before the use of any of the medicines described above it is necessary to take the advice of a medical practitioner.