Cell Salts for Pregnancy

Cell salts for pregnancy are an excellent tool to assist the body as it grows another human! There is a wonderful protocol for combining certain cell salts at certain times during a pregnancy. I was unable to find the originator of it, but many homeopaths recommend it. Accordingly, I used it during my 9th pregnancy, at 42 years old. It was my most uncomplicated pregnancy and I had the most effortless recovery.

What Are Cell Salts?

I’m glad you asked. Cell salts are inorganic mineral compounds that are homeopathically prepared. These compounds are essential to our cellular health because our body needs minerals to absorb vitamins. Additionally, they are also needed for basic functions like nutrition, digestion, and much more.

The 12 cell salts were discovered by Dr. Wilhelm Heinrich Schuessler. He found that these 12 salts were the foundation of all living cells and that deficiencies in these minerals are the source of common health complaints. I think of them as keys to unlock the body’s ability to absorb what it needs. Without them, you can eat all the red meat and leafy green vegetables and still be anemic. However, with them, your body can absorb the iron it needs to function.

Cell salts stimulate the body to restore mineral imbalances. Due to the fact that they are homeopathic and low potency, they are safe for everyone, pregnant women and their growing babies.

Cells Salts during Pregnancy

During pregnancy, a baby will get all the nutrients it needs. If Mama’s body doesn’t have enough of a mineral or nutrient to provide for herself and the baby, she will sacrifice for the baby. Meaning the mother’s body will go into the “red” as my accountant-husband says. It is so important that during this physically demanding time, mom is providing not only for her baby but also herself. Consequently, this places an added burden on her and creates an increased demand for certain cell salts.

Incorporating cell salts will help both mom and baby maintain optimum nutrition and balance the mineral content of the body.

Cell Salt Pregnancy Protocol

Someone developed a cell salt protocol for pregnancy, not me. However, I couldn’t find the original source. Like I said, I used this during my last pregnancy. At 42, I really did feel great, had a relatively short labor, and recovered like a pro! I know what you’re thinking….after nine times I am a pro at pregnancy and postpartum.

Below is a common cell salt protocol for pregnancy that was developed for pregnant women. While this can be followed exactly, you can modify it to fit your own physical needs.

If, after reading some of the descriptions of the individual cell salts, you decide you want to take a certain salt throughout the pregnancy, add a certain one in or take a certain one out, you can! You can modify month by month based on how you’re feeling. Feel free to assemble a protocol to meet your individual needs.

It is recommended to take the remedies listed in the 6X potency, 2-3 times per day.

Calc fluor

Calc fluor is useful for bones, teeth, the elasticity of connective tissue, and blood vessels. It will tighten what needs to be tightened and loosen what needs to be loosened.

In pregnancy, it can be used to:

• Prevent stretch marks
• Prevent varicose veins and hemorrhoids (or help them)
• Prevent prolapse (or help one)
• Support the oral health of the mother

For the unborn baby it:

• Creates strong bones
• Creates a strong foundation for teeth

Ferrum phos

Ferrum phos carries oxygen throughout the body and strengthens the walls of blood vessels. It’s great for inflammation as well.

In pregnancy, it can be used for:

• Anemia, and may help prevent the need for extra iron (though speak with your doctor). Ferr phos can be alternated with Calc phos to help with the absorption of iron.
• Morning sickness with vomiting that leaves an acid taste in the mouth
• Urine incontinence
• Low energy and easily becoming tired from exertion

Mag phos

Mag phos is used for problems of the nerves and muscles. It works wonders for smooth muscles, like that of the uterus.

In pregnancy, it can be used for:

• Cramping and spasms, in the uterus and the legs
• Reducing the likelihood of developing heartburn
• Aches and pains, as it is known by some as “homeopathic aspirin”

For the unborn baby it:

• Creates strong muscles
• Creates a strong heart

NAT MUR

Nat mur supports the nerves and muscles and promotes water balance in the body.

In pregnancy, it can be used to:

• Prevent swelling and water retention
• Maintain even blood pressure
• Prevent constipation

For the unborn baby it:

• Helps to create a strong nervous system

Silicea

Silicea is a cleanser and eliminator.

In pregnancy, it can be used for:

• The health of the hair, skin, nails, and teeth
• Strengthening the system overall
• Helping symptoms of constipation
• Helps to ease the feeling of exhaustion

For the unborn baby it:

• Helps to create healthy hair, skin, nails, and teeth
• Strengthens the system overall

Not Part of the Protocol, but Could be

Additionally, the following two cell salts are not in the pregnancy protocol but are ones that you may consider incorporating because of your symptoms or due to their positive effects on pregnancy.

Calc phos

Calc phos is very important for growth.

In pregnancy, it can be used to:

• Assist your body in nutrient absorption from food
• Build up new blood cells (in cases of anemia)
• Help with tiredness that’s accompanied by aching or weakness
• Support the oral health of the mother

For the unborn baby:

• Assist in the normal development of the baby
• Support bone health in the growing baby

Kali phos

Kali phos is a soother of nerves.

In pregnancy, it can be used for:

• Feelings of nervousness, anxiousness, or depression
• Encouraging good bowel health
• Feelings of exhaustion overwork, and worry
• Can help with sciatic pain, back pain, and other pains related to the nervous system

*Some report that this cell salt is able to shorten labor times and ease pains if taken every hour once labor has begun.

You can take all the pills and all the remedies, but without a solid foundation of good nutrition, you aren’t doing yourself any favors. Good nutrition plus cell salts are the best way to do your part in creating a healthy pregnancy.

I created a printable version of the cell salts for pregnancy protocol. Click on the link below to download it.