5 Homeopathic Remedies For Postpartum Insomnia
What if there was a magic pill to help you get to sleep faster? And all-natural?
In this post, I'll share the life-changing homeopathic remedies to help you get to sleep faster - without medications. And the benefit? Homeopathy is safe if you're pregnant, and breastfeeding and it's really safe for kids of all ages.
So if your children happen to get into your homeopathic medicine, it's okay. There's no harm done.
But, wait. We also want to get to the root cause of why you're not sleeping, because when you don't sleep anxiety and depression sets in.
And.. the challenging part of homeopathy is it's hard to choose the right remedy. So, it takes patience and time to learn which remedy is the right one for your body.
One more thing... the body needs deep nourishment after birth. So you may need more than homeopathy to help cure your anxiety, but this is a great first step.
First, here are some homeopathic principles to consider:
The homeopathic remedy is based on YOUR unique symptoms
These symptoms can change and WILL when you find the right remedy
Sometimes your symptoms get worse before they get better
But, the symptoms should always move outward {i.e. vomiting, diarrhea, fever etc. }
Stop dosing the remedy when your symptoms change
If you don't see a shift or a change, like going to sleep, it could be the wrong remedy
Always watch and wait
Note the time that you wake up at night, to find the correct remedy
Always purchase 6 or 30c if you're not working with a trained homeopath
Natural Remedies to Help you Sleep
To learn more about homeopathy, watch this free training: https://youtu.be/NRB-t2rqB8gLet's get started.
What is postpartum Insomnia?
Postpartum insomnia can occur after any pregnancy. I say pregnancy because if you've had a miscarriage, you could still struggle with insomnia due to the hormone shifts you're experiencing.
Insomnia can occur anytime after your pregnancy, but often women notice when they stop breastfeeding or when their child is 3+ months.
Because hormones are involved, occasionally homeopathy does not work.
See my youtube channel for more remedies to heal postpartum adrenal fatigue.
So, what are the secret remedies?
Here are five of my favorite remedies for insomnia. Write down your unique symptom first, then look for a remedy below.
5 Homeopathic medicine for insomnia
#1 Coffea cruda 30c
When you're sleepless from excitement and joy, Coffea will help.
You may have difficulty going to sleep, your body is "tired and wired".
You may have had too much coffee or caffeine during the day.
Your heart has a violent irregular palpitation.
You may have worries, overactive thoughts, and are sensitive to pain.
You might sleep until 3:00 a.m., and you wake up with a start.
You're full of ideas, quick to act, and toss about in anguish.
#2 Nux vomica 30c
Known as the "student's remedy" it's helpful when you can't turn your mind off. ¹
Best remedy if you have digestive troubles from overindulging with food, tobacco, or alcohol {I've used this with a friend who drank too much! They vomited and then felt better}
You may have constipation, feeling as if a part remains unexpelled. Itching, blinding hemorrhoids.
Backache in your lumbar spine, burning in the spine; worse from 3-4 a.m.
You cannot sleep after 3:00 am, towards the morning. You wake up feeling wretched.
You're better off from a nap.
This is best given in the evening.
#3 Pulsatilla 30c
This person is like a broken record, you can't stop the recurring thoughts
You may be sensitive, weepy, crave open air, and are sensitive to heat
Also, it can dry up your milk when you no longer need it - so be careful on dosing if you're breastfeeding
You're worse at night, after eating, and in a warm room, lying on your left or painful side
You feel better from moving, open-air, and you crave cold food and drink even though your not thirsty
#4 Arsenicum 30c
This is best if you're sleepless with worry
You're anxious, restless, fearful, and irritable
You're weak and exhausted
You desire open air, but you're sensitive to cold
You fear suffocation when you are lying down
You are sleepy but unable to sleep
Thirsty for small drinks
Worse from right side, after midnight, sight or smell of food, cold drinks
Better from warmth, head elevated and hot drinks
#5 Cocculus Indicus 30c
Known as the "nurse's remedy"; It's the best remedy if you get up to feed your baby and can't go back to sleep.
You may notice time passes quickly and you have an aversion to food, drink, or tobacco and you may have a metallic taste in your mouth.
You're worse: after eating, after the loss of sleep, and after being in open-air.
Best Natural Remedy for Insomnia
I do love the homeopathic blend Sleep Calm FOUND HERE.
It's a nice blend that includes a passionflower to help calm the "monkey mind" or to shut your brain off so the thoughts quiet down. Let me know if you try it!
Conclusion
Homeopathy is a safe, effective way to get to sleep fast. But, keep in mind, that it's hard to choose the right remedy and the remedies are based on your unique symptoms.
There are many more to choose from if these do not work and it's best to take a homeopathic course to learn the unique strategies of dosing. The best thing to do is to write down your symptoms every night and then highlight the unique symptom that is strange, rare, and unusual for you.
Then, search for the one remedy that matches this unique symptom. Could this work for you?
Let me know in the comment area below if you love homeopathic remedies, so I know to create more information like this.
xo Tara
References:
Boericke, William; Boericke's New manual of homeopathic materia medica with repertory
Panos, Maesimund B. and Heimlich, Jane; Homeopathic medicine at home
