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Re: conception-enhancing herbs


What about ashwagandha?  If I remember correctly, not only does in
enhance fertility, but it prevents miscarriage, reduces morning
sickness, and is safe to take during pregnancy . . . but I'm no
midwife.  Any comments? 


In <31C1ECE4.65A5@yoga.com> Shannon Brophy <shannon@yoga.com> writes: 
>
>June Bogen wrote:
>> 
>> i am trying to get pregnant through artificial insemination (fresh
>> and frozen sperm).  besides raspberry, what are other good
>> conception-enhancing herbs?  thanks 
>
>My reply: 
>The best herbs for fertility are wild yam and false unicorn root.
>Wild raspberry best for fertility, and with anecdotal experience here,
>it seems best to take when not pregnant. So take wild red raspberry in

>the first half of the month prior ovulation. Read "The Wise Women
>Herbal for Childbearing Year" by Susun Weed. It has suggestions on 
>fertility herbs. Good luck with the AI, it sometimes takes awhile to 
>work. It is hard to wait, too. 
>
>-- 
>Best wishes,
>Shannon Brophy, Certified Midwife
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