“Every woman ... has a trauma at destroying a pregnancy ... This is a part of her own life. When she destroys a pregnancy she is destroying herself”, Dr. Julius Fogel, psychiatrist/OB, a seasoned medical practitioner, who has performed over 20,000 abortions, quotes.
Sometimes parents are not prepared to start a new life but are faced with an unwanted pregnancy. Then an abortion, seems to be the only option, which again can be mentally and physically draining. Is there some option through which the pain can be reduced? The Medguru explores...
An increasing number of women, who do not desire to be pregnant, choose to naturally induce an abortion. This gives them a chance to keep the procedure private, which may be essential for those, whose families would not support otherwise, or for those, whose country considers abortion illegal.
Natural abortion is much less expensive than an operation and also carries fewer risks to the mother. However, the failure rate for the procedure is quite high (almost 50%), the foetus remains unharmed. A natural abortion is best to be tried in the first time pregnancy. After that, it is most likely to produce no results.
Natural abortion is being practiced for centuries. The Greeks and the Romans had many herbal potions that they used for abortion. However, with of the early detection mechanisms and various other scientific means available, the herbal method is not very popular now.
Herbs used for natural abortion
Abortifacient herbs are used for inducing abortion naturally. Abortifacients are strong, powerful herbs and should be used only for short periods.
The following other herbs are usually recommended for Natural abortion:
1. Angelica/ Dong Quai a uterine stimulant
2. Black Cohosh to help the cervix relax and open
3. Blue Cohosh a uterine stimulant.
4. Cotton Root Bark Stimulates uterine contractions
5. Evening Primrose (Oenothera hookeri) to dilatedefine the cervix
6. Parsley for use with other herbs or vitamin c. Good for starting a late period
7. Pennyroyal One of the more toxic choices available
8. Pineapple (unripe) - Commonly used in tropical areas where pineapple normally grows.
9. Tansy
10. Vitamin C Interferes with progesterone, works best before the 5th week of pregnancy.
Are there any risks through natural abortion…?
A well-known natural health consultant, Tammy L Mahan, has listed out a few risks that a woman is objected to, through natural abortion. Incomplete abortion, excessive bleeding, infection and psychological effects as with all kinds of abortion, are the possible risks involved.
According to Dr David C Reardon, the suicidal thoughts after an abortion come to an astounding 60 percent to the women, who have had any kind of abortion. A surgical abortion may be a better option in such cases, for at least there is a medical support present, whereas a natural abortion is often a lone affair.
Necessary precautions
It is always advisable to have an expert opinion before attempting a natural abortion. This is mainly because a few pre-existing conditions may aggravate after the use of certain herbs. Pre-existing conditions like high blood pressure, epilepsy, diabetes, problems with liver, heart, or kidney can become more severe because of the herbs. Women who are on birth control medication or any other drugs, should make sure that these herbs would not counteract with those medications. A natural abortion is not recommended, also if you have an IUD, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, or fibroidsdefine.
Irrespective of the varied opinions on abortion, a woman should have the right to decide, when she wants to take up the responsibility of a new life. However, it is also advisable to make sure about whichever methodology you use, that it is medically compatible and risk free for the recipient. And what better can be than to have the psychological support from the family and spouse, which is needed the most at such a situation.
I am concerned that you state that natural abortion "carries fewer risks to the mother. However, the failure rate for the procedure is quite high (almost 50%), the foetus remains unharmed."
The truth is there are many herbal abortifacients that are known teratogens. A teratogen is an agent that can cause birth defects. Herbal abortifacients can have negative effects on a woman's kidneys and liver.
The issue is that herbal abortifacient research, until recent work by our collective, has not been compiled and analyzed. Please see our book, Natural Liberty: Rediscovering Self-Induced Abortion. It documents the research that has been done on various self-induced abortion methods, including herbs, homeopathic medicine, acupuncture, hyperthermia, and massage, and what negative side-effects can be experienced when women use certain abortifacient methods.
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Herbal abortion is not always safe!
I am concerned that you state that natural abortion "carries fewer risks to the mother. However, the failure rate for the procedure is quite high (almost 50%), the foetus remains unharmed."
The truth is there are many herbal abortifacients that are known teratogens. A teratogen is an agent that can cause birth defects. Herbal abortifacients can have negative effects on a woman's kidneys and liver.
The issue is that herbal abortifacient research, until recent work by our collective, has not been compiled and analyzed. Please see our book, Natural Liberty: Rediscovering Self-Induced Abortion. It documents the research that has been done on various self-induced abortion methods, including herbs, homeopathic medicine, acupuncture, hyperthermia, and massage, and what negative side-effects can be experienced when women use certain abortifacient methods.
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