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Ya tom herbal medicine could be prepared as tea and would make the baby strong and easy to deliver if the pregnant woman drinks the tea three times a day for three consecutive days. [6] However, khong salaeng (allergic foodstuffs) must be avoided by pregnant women, since it may cause unwanted problems during labor or for the unborn child.
Many pregnant women in Haiti receive little health care because of poverty, lack of access, scarcity of healthcare professionals, and views on prenatal care. [2] These issues are more pronounced for women in rural areas, since most of the health care professionals are concentrated in the capitol.
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Use of herbs in general is a large part of Appalachian culture. Raspberry leaf tea is believed to have effects on the uterus and to be high in vitamins and minerals. It was often recommended for pregnant women and laboring mothers. Nettle tea is recommended for its vitamin K and calcium content, which helps contain bleeding. [6]
Traditionally, tansy was often used for its emmenagogue effects to bring on menstruation or end an unwanted pregnancy, and pregnant women are advised to not use this herb. [34] Research published in 2011 identified 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid (3,5-DCQA) and axillarin in tansy as antiviral compounds that are active against herpes simplex virus.
Share of women that are expected to die from pregnancy-related causes. Causes for maternal mortality range from severe bleeding to obstructed labour, [183] for which there are highly effective interventions. 810 women die every day from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. 94% occur in low and lower middle-income countries.
Traditional lore suggests that pregnant women use raspberry leaf tea, especially as an aid in delivery. [2] However, scientific research has found little to no evidence to support this claim. [ 3 ] Most of the evidence available is anecdotal, and a 2009 review article stressed concern at the lack of evidence for safety and efficacy and called ...
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