Episode 137: Pregnancy and Childbirth with Barbara Hanachova

Episode Description:

In this warm and insightful episode of the Homeopathy 24/7 podcast, host Mary Greensmith welcomes Barbara Hanachova practicing midwife, certified lactation consultant, and homeopath—to talk about the journey through pregnancy, childbirth, and early motherhood. With over 20 years of experience and a passion for natural care, Barbara shares how homeopathy can support women and their babies through every stage.

From Pregnancy to Parenthood: A Natural Approach

Barbara began using homeopathy with her own children and saw the powerful support it offered for common issues like colds and childhood complaints. This inspired her to integrate it into her work as a midwife and lactation consultant. Now, she helps families use homeopathy to ease the transitions of pregnancy, birth, and newborn care.

Pregnancy: Supporting a Natural Journey

Barbara explains that homeopathy can gently support women throughout pregnancy—especially when common discomforts like morning sickness, reflux, fatigue, or anemia arise. Remedies like Ferrum Phos, a tissue salt, can be helpful for iron deficiency when combined with a good diet. Homeopathy is also great for supporting the immune system when colds or sore throats hit during pregnancy.

Importantly, she emphasizes the safety of homeopathy during pregnancy—it’s gentle, non-toxic, and works by supporting the body’s own healing processes.

Preparing for Birth with Confidence

When it comes to childbirth, Barbara highlights the value of having a well-stocked remedy kit—but stresses that the kit alone isn’t enough. Knowledge is key. It’s essential that the birthing partner, doula, or midwife knows how to use the remedies appropriately. Courses, ebooks, or homeopaths who are on-call during labor can make a big difference.

Barbara notes that trying to self-prescribe during labor isn’t ideal. Labor is a time to tune into the body, not worry about matching remedies to symptoms. A prepared support person makes all the difference.

Postnatal Care: A Time of Huge Transition

The first six months after birth are filled with big changes for both mom and baby. Barbara discusses how homeopathy can help with:

• Post-birth recovery for mom
• Teething, colic, reflux, and digestion for baby
• Fevers or reactions after vaccines
• Emotional well-being and energy levels for parents

She recommends that parents keep a general homeopathic kit at home—not just a birth-specific one—so they’re prepared for everyday issues as their baby grows.

A New Way to Support Families: Barbara’s Membership

To reach more people and offer support in a more sustainable way, Barbara has launched an online membership platform. It includes:

• Access to resources on pregnancy, postnatal care, and baby health
• Live sessions and expert guest speakers
• A community for parents to ask questions and share experiences
• Recorded content so members can catch up anytime

It’s a great space for learning and connecting, especially for families who want natural support throughout the parenting journey.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Visit Barbara’s website: https://barbarahanachova.com/
• Get your kits from H247Shop: https://h247shop.com/product-category/remedy-kit/