Pregnancy is the most harmonious state a woman can experience, because when it's a fact that has been planned or accepted, it lets her feel at peace with herself, since within her one or several lives are forming, which in the end makes the whole process rewarding.
Being pregnant means understanding that every pregnancy is different, and that this can be a stage of imbalance, because we assume everything is normal, but the reality is there are sleep problems, swollen feet, fluid retention and physical dryness that leads to stretch marks, among many other emotional and physical adjustments that affect the physical and emotional health of every pregnant woman.
So, pregnancy is the opening for the living being inside the womb to connect, in an energetic, physical, chemical and mental way, with the world around both of them, so that this experience is one more step for when that baby arrives in the world.
One way to achieve that connection is through flower essences, a natural alternative to use as a tool for calmly getting through the emotional and physical process that pregnancy brings — throughout this article you'll find 5 flower essences that will help you through this stage.
Walnut
This is a Bach flower essence that helps with adapting to new circumstances, especially those of the body, providing adaptation to change and acceptance of the new image we see in the mirror during the first months.
This essence is also essential after pregnancy, since it opens the door to feeling well-being and emotional balance, even when the pregnancy has left its own marks.
Zucchini
Ideal for the entire gynecological area, since this essence recreates within itself the sensation of a bed, which prepares the whole uterus and fallopian tubes so the baby can develop in a calm, welcoming environment.
On a personal level, Zucchini is the flower of joyful pregnancy, since it activates a woman's enjoyment of the stage she's in — it's been shown, for example, that executive women who take the flower in the first weeks of pregnancy are more likely to dress in maternity clothes and act in step with their condition.
Scleranthus
We know that hormonal changes are more common than they seem, showing up as increased libido, sensitivity to words or events, and expressing joy, tears, anger, among other strong feelings.
This is where Scleranthus provides emotional balance, helping mentally center ideas and thoughts, while also providing stability in the face of each desire.
Willow
This flower essence is for pregnant women who turn out to be a bit difficult to deal with because of their mood swings, since everything happening in their body keeps them stressed, anxious (especially about food), and with plenty of emotional lows.
Willow flower helps women become more aware that their way of thinking is being negative — as Edward Bach used to say, this flower is indicated for people who 'show less interest and less activity in the things in life they used to enjoy'.
And while it can be a joy for some, for others it can be distressing, because the burden that falls on them when becoming mothers turns out to be quite overwhelming, since handling household chores and working at the same time becomes a trigger every day to wish time would pass quickly so they can enjoy time for themselves and their babies.
In addition, this essence helps flush out fluids and release that sensation of heaviness.
Hornbeam
Tiredness during pregnancy and excess sleepiness can be another of many factors, however, it's fine to take proper naps for repairing and recovering vital energy — for this reason, Hornbeam essence supports recovery from fatigue symptoms, especially in the mornings, providing vigor and vitality.
How to take these flower essences?
Flower essences can be taken as a single blend in one bottle, but if you identify with any of the symptoms mentioned above, they can be taken separately. Order your essence here.
The recommended dose is 4 drops, 6 times a day, and they can be taken throughout the whole pregnancy — remember to pair flower therapy with good eating habits and sleep hygiene, so that you and your baby can be in a state of well-being and emotional balance.
