Which Herbal Essences Can Help You Relax and Prepare for Pregnancy?

Sometimes, yearning for a child can lead to a cycle of negative emotions such as sadness, anger, and frustration, which can actually increase stress and pressure, distancing the desired outcome. Studies show that relaxation, tranquility, and calmness improve the chances of conception and entering pregnancy. Bach flowers offer a natural and effective way to manage negative emotions, achieve balance, and feel more joy, happiness, and acceptance.

Dr. Edward Bach (1886-1936) was an esteemed English physician with a recognized background in immunization and bacteriology. Over his working years, he realized that often, the psyche is the origin of diseases. Hence, he looked for a comprehensive solution that would assist the human psyche, not just the body. He believed in the body's natural healing power and sought natural means to enhance and develop this innate healing ability in everyone.

Dr. Bach discovered 38 flower essences, each of which is a world of its own, aimed at treating negative emotions, the situations causing them, or the personality types predisposed to experience them more intensely.

For example, an essence called Rock Rose is intended for treating panic: emergency situations, accidents, great fears, severe nightmares, and hysteria. This is the first essence to treat acute and severe situations, like accidents, combat shock, robbery, etc. It is effective in handling panic and anxiety attacks, the feeling of paralysis due to helplessness, and also for assisting in childbirth if the woman enters panic or hysteria, obstructing clear thinking or normal function. The essence also suits terrified individuals who are convinced there is no hope for recovery or change, for example, in cases of accidents or sudden illnesses.

The essence helps one relax, muster courage, and face fears. If the person has fainted or is unconscious, you can wet their lips with drops of the essence directly on the lips. If the person is unconscious, you can also add Clematis essence, suitable for "floating" conditions.

If you feel stress, pressure, anxiety, or other negative emotions, it is recommended to take the Rescue Remedy: a unique formula for emergency situations and personal stress and pressure situations (if we find it hard to be alone or the negative emotions are more pronounced when we are alone), and social stress (if it's difficult when surrounded by many people such as family or colleagues, or when those around us cause negative feelings).

The Rescue Remedy includes 5 flower essences designed to provide an answer and kind of "first aid" in such situations. This is the only "shelf formula" Dr. Bach created, suitable for anyone suffering from the mentioned emotions: CLEMATIS, CHERRY PLUM, ROCK ROSE , IMPATIENS, Star of Betlehaem.

Star of Betlehaem – The essence helps deal with shock, stress, and anxiety due to trauma, accident, or difficult news like the loss of someone close. It suits those who find no consolation or relief even long thereafter. Therefore, it can be used for events from years ago, like in childhood, to deal with burdensome childhood trauma that continues to haunt and affect even years later. The essence also helps to tackle feelings of emptiness and loss when someone close dies or after a painful separation, such as after a divorce.

The essence comforts, soothes, and helps better manage these situations with fewer negative emotions.

Impatiens – The flower essence helps when feeling impulsive, impatient, critical, and irritable towards others – and even towards ourselves.

Cherry Plum: For despair, fear of losing sanity, fear of losing control, suicidal thoughts. Borderline nervous breakdown, madness. Uncontrolled outbursts.

Clematis – When feeling floaty, distracted, and disconnected from reality and even ourselves.

You can buy the Rescue Remedy at pharmacies, health food stores, and also order it online from various websites. It's worth checking the product's certification type before purchasing.

It's recommended to take 4 drops of Bach flowers, such as the Rescue Remedy, under the tongue first thing in the morning (after morning blessings), 4 drops last thing before bed, and 4 drops as needed throughout the day.

The Bach flower essences, including the Rescue Remedy, can be stored in a shaded place not exposed to direct sunlight, in a relatively cool place that isn't hot.

It's important to note that Bach flower essences are kosher, and some are certified strictly.

Additionally, they can be used during pregnancy preparation, pregnancy itself, childbirth, and throughout the breastfeeding period. They are safe for use with all types of medications, except psychiatric medications or substances that may cause hallucinations, such as cannabis.

It's advisable to consult a certified naturopath to tailor the essences to your character and primary mood.

It's crucial to note that Bach flowers serve as a type of "first aid." They help to think more logically and calmly about the situation, thereby aiding in better coping. They will not solve the problem, only Hashem can do that. But they can calm, balance a bit of negativity, assist in handling the challenges you're experiencing, emphasize the positive, and focus on effective coping strategies. When you're calmer, more serene, and feel less tense and negative, which sometimes acts as a concealed curtain, it's easier to see Hashem's guiding hand and His personal supervision, with His help.

Best of luck! I believe in you!