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Pregnancy, childbirth and babycare ‎newsletter

NELSONS HOMEOPATHIC ‎DISPENSARY

Nelsons Homeopathic Dispensary opened in Dublin in 1992. Over the years, there ‎has been an increasing demand for homeopathy during pregnancy, childbirth and ‎baby care. Homeopathy is a safe, gentle and effective medicine that can be used ‎throughout all these stages with no side effects.

AILMENTS DURING PREGNANCY

• NHP Morning Sickness is a very effective remedy combination helping with all ‎symptoms.
• NHP Acidity and Heartburn, a common complaint in pregnancy. This complex ‎remedy is helpful for the relief of symptoms.
• NHP Backache and Sciatica, an excellent combination for relief of back pain ‎during pregnancy.
• NHP Aching Legs, helpful for swollen and tired legs and feet during pregnancy.
• NHP Peaceful Sleep, a natural option for a good, restful night’s sleep.
• NHP Night Cramps, useful for cramping and restless legs, day or night.
• NHP Varicose Veins, an excellent remedy for painful and swollen veins, aids ‎circulation.
• H+CARE Wipes, Cream and Haemorrhoid Remedy, effective care for ‎haemorrhoids.‎

There are remedies for almost every ailment, talk to a member of staff for more ‎details.

Nelsons Homeopathic Dispensary stocks a variety of natural organic and safe ‎skincare and cosmetics. One of the main concerns during pregnancy is stretch ‎marks. Here are some natural solutions:

• NHP Scar Cream is a combination of homeopathic remedies, herbs and oils.‎
• Trilogy Rosehip Oil is an excellent treatment for prevention of stretch marks.‎
• DR. Hauschka Rose Body Oil/Moisturiser helps with skin elasticity.‎

To prepare the perineum during the last month of pregnancy, sweet almond oil is a ‎good choice for massage.

Raspberry leaf tea or capsules help prepare the uterus for childbirth, best taken in ‎the last 4 weeks.

CHILDBIRTH AND HEALING AFTERWARDS

Labour Kit, Nelsons labour kit consists of 10 homeopathic remedies that are ‎suitable for use during delivery and for healing afterwards. The kit contains ‎Aconite, Arnica, Belladonna, Bellis Perennis, Chamomilla, Cimicifuga, ‎Gelsemium, Kali Crab, Kali Phos, Pulsatilla and Sepia all in 200c potency. It also ‎contains an information leaflet that has a brief explanation of each remedy and ‎guidelines on how to use it. Please see a member of staff for more details.

Rescue Remedy, in spray, drops or pastille form can be used for calming and ‎reassuring.

Hypercal Q, for healing afterwards is an excellent combination of hypericum and ‎calendula.

NHP Cracked Nipple Cream is safe and non-toxic, if breastfeeding.

For C-sections, Calendula 200c along with Arnica 200c and Bellis Per 200c can be ‎taken for healing afterwards. NHP Scar Cream is helpful too.

Recommended book: Homeopathy for mother and baby, Pregnancy, birth and ‎the post-natal year by Miranda Castro.

BABYCARE

• Nelsons Babycare Kit consists of 10 remedies designed for common baby ‎ailments such as colic, high temperature, teething etc.‎
• Nelsons Smootha, baby bottom cream for sore, rashy bums.
• Nelsons Teetha and Teetha Gel, excellent for pain relief during teething. There ‎are many other remedies for teething. Contact us for more details.
• NHP Colicky Pain Drops for relief of colic and wind naturally.‎
• Nelsons Sootha, for dry coughs, one of many options for coughs in infancy.
• Kids Echinacea, from 6 months on is an alcohol-free immune boost, anti-viral ‎and anti- bacterial.‎
   

Nelsons Homeopathic Dispensary has a wide variety of natural organic and eco-‎friendly skin and body care for babies. This includes Green People Organic Babies, ‎Weleda, Burts bees, Earth friendly Baby and Essential Care coming soon. Also ‎Green People Organic Babies have natural sunscreen for infants.

OUR FAVOURITES

Green People Organic Babies Baby Salve Lavender is a very popular multi-‎functional product. Can be used as a nappy cream, for cradle cap, baby eczema, ‎dry skin etc.

Weleda Calendula Nappy Change Cream, a healing and soothing treatment for ‎sore bums.

Burts Bees Baby Bee Shampoo and Wash for naturally washing your baby ‎chemically free.

Earth Friendly Baby Eco Baby Wipes with organic chamomile. These are ‎‎100% biodegradable.

Essential Care is 100% organic with all natural ingredients. Coming soon to ‎Nelsons. ‎

15 Duke Street Dublin 2 ‎
Dispensary/Mail Order 01-6790451    Fax 01-6790457, Email dublindispensary@nelsons.net