Epson Salt Baths - is it safe during pregnancy?

hello all, I have several things to write on here, but just no time!!! hopefully after the new year things will slow down.

in the meantime, I got a really bad cold - could be worse, but definitely could be feeling better. I want to beat this asap, without meds!

so, being pregnant, is it safe to take an Epson salt bath?? I read two different answers on several websites. I would think it would be fine as long as the water isn't too hot and as long as I drink a lot of water afterwards. any thoughts?

Thanks!

Virus' and bacteria are different. The common cold is a virus. Detoxing can't hurt though

I don't believe that detoxing has been investigated enough for anyone to know what it works for and what it doesn't. The key is, does it make you feel better? If so, then with caution (because you are pregnant) use them!! Being careful to stay hydrated and the water not being too warm will be important.

Zinc almost always helps colds.

How far along are you again? :) After 12 weeks I was advised by herbalist that it is fine to take teas like echinacea, elderberry that are both immune boosters. Not sure about the baths, my only concern would be the temperature as traveler said. :)

Hi Chapelle and congratulations!

I just happened to look at the forum (been a while) and noticed this thread. I remember this question being brought up in the past so I did a search and found this from 2010. If you plan on breastfeeding then Dr. Jernigan advises against detoxing because the toxins go into the breast milk:

GWB (aka Gary)

Earlier you said, "PS: Does Dr. J advises agains breastfeeding if you have lyme or if you suspect you relapsed while BF? My Obgyn says it's ok to BF even if you suspect having Lyme, but most literature I've read says it's ok ONLY if you are on ax while BF-ing bec. the spirochetes have been found in breast milk. Any help is appreciated. I am afraid I am poisening my baby..."

I took the liberty to write to Dr. Jernigan today and gave him a "hypothetical" case (like yours) and asked him what he would recommend under these circumstances.

Here's what I asked Dr. Jernigan this morning:

"Hi Doctor David,

What would you say to a mother who is breast feeding her baby and not taking abx? If a mother like this went to the Hansa Center, do you have natural remedies that you'd treat with that would make it "safe" for the baby so that the disease doesn't get passed down to the baby, or is it best for her to be on abx for the baby's sake? Would it be better that she not breast feed at all regardless if she took abx?"

Here is Dr. Jernigan's response to me which he told me I could post. Please understand this as it's very important, Dr. Jernigan is not giving a diagnosis or medical advice to you directly (he's not allowed to do that). He is responding to my "hypothetical" question regarding a person like you, so please keep that in mind as you read it.

Here is Dr. Jernigan's response to my "hypothetical" question:

--"Hi Gary,

The research indicates that Lyme bacteria can be transmitted across the placenta, evidenced by the fact that babies have been born with detectible Lyme in blood tests.

The breastfeeding question is difficult. I would recommend the mother be tested through BRS or ART type testing to determine what gentle herbal remedy works for both her and the child. Generally only the mother will take the remedy and the baby will get the remedy through the breastmilk.

The IQ of a baby goes up measurably with breastfeeding up to 12 months when compared to commercial baby formula. There are too many benefits to breastfeeding in regards to immune building and nurturing of the baby to recommend stopping.

I would however recommend using a gentle remedy like Borrelogen over harsh herbs. In that borrelogen is more frequency based it doesn't need to stay "intact" as it with energetically imprint the breast milk.

Also...no detoxing should be done until after the child is weaned as the toxins will end up in the milk.

I would recommend the mother take Evening Primrose oil softgels, and the Mother's Milk tea (weleda) to boost the nutitional quality of the breast milk."--

Notice the comment in BOLD (my emphasis). Very important, because as you know, that's something many of us recommends everyone do--detox baths. But in your situation, that would be a no-no for the reasons Dr. Jernigan stated above.

I think this is a very good example as to why going to the clinic has it's advantages. Yes, anyone can do the Jernigan protocol at home, and many will get better doing so--Denise is a good example of this. However, in unique circumstances such as yours, BRS testing would be extremely helpful to the doctor as it would allow him to give you very specific treatment based on your test results.

I think this is good advice for a person in your situation, Simela. I hope this is helpful to you. I would have sent this to you in a private message but I noticed your email icon shows that you do not accept emails. Do you know how to turn it on so that you can send and receive emails? If you click my email icon under my name you can email me. Feel free to email me if you have more questions.

I hope and pray that this gives you some direction about what to do. Email me if you wish.

Gary
Post Edited (GWB) : 8/6/2010 8:48:17 PM (GMT-6)

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Hope this helps,
Denise