Hawthorn has long been used for the prevention and treatment of various ailments. Future mothers often pay attention to the use of plants for medical purposes. In their situation, not every medication can be taken. However, it is worth considering whether it is possible to use hawthorn during pregnancy, because he also has contraindications. Therefore, you need to find out what features this plant possesses and whether all future mothers can use it.
Hawthorn in pregnancy - benefits and contraindications
Use can leaves, inflorescences of plants, fruits. There are many recipes that can help with a number of diseases. After all, the plant has a rich in vitamins and beneficial substances composition. It can be shown to women expecting a baby, in such cases:
- to strengthen immunity;
- at stresses, nervous strains;
- if there is hypertension, various diseases of the heart and blood vessels;
- with swelling .
For pregnant hawthorn is useful in helping to reduce pressure, and also helps relax the heart muscle. It has a soothing effect, which is very important for women in this situation. After all, changes in the body of a woman lead to irritability, mood changes, sleep disturbances. It also helps to prevent swelling and reduce it.
But the answer to the question, whether it is possible to drink hawthorn during pregnancy, will not always be positive. Under the following conditions, the compositions with this plant can not be applied:
- vegetative-vascular dystonia;
- toxicosis ;
- atherosclerosis;
- individual intolerance;
- atrial tachyarrhythmia.
If there are such contraindications, then hawthorn in pregnancy, you can not use. Harmful its uncontrolled use, even for those girls who have the above violations are not observed. If you do not follow this recommendation, then there will be drowsiness, weakness. Possible malfunctions in the heart, a bad reaction, there is a risk of miscarriage.
Features of use
It is forbidden to use hawthorn tincture during pregnancy. You can make broths, compotes, infusions. To combat insomnia, some are preparing smoothies. Do it on the basis of infusion of berries with honey. Also, add a little kefir, a banana and mix everything with a blender. If you throw a pinch of cinnamon, the taste will be more vivid. Vanilla can also be added. If there is no kefir, then a yogurt will do.
As a general restorative during pregnancy, you can brew compote of hawthorn berries. The number of fruits per 3 liters of water should not exceed 15. Another here add various dried fruits that a woman loves.
When stresses, infusions from the leaves of the plant are useful. Drink the product in small portions. If you prepare a drink based on flowers, then the dream of the future mother will become more deep and calm.
Broth of hawthorn during pregnancy can be prepared from 5 berries for 2 cups of water (boil it should be 15 minutes). It will lower the heart rate, help to remove excess fluid. This is important for the prevention of edema, which sometimes affect future mothers.
It should be remembered that you can not use funds on an empty stomach. It is best to coordinate use with the doctor.
Still at the some people there is a question it is possible whether fresh fruits of a hawthorn at pregnancy. It is believed that in this form, berries should not be used. Also do not eat jam from them.
With proper use, the plant will help a woman make her body healthier and cope with some problems. But this is only possible with the observance of all precautions.