This is a guest post from Jenn Sanders in affiliation with Baltic Wonder. No compensation is involved.
After getting a positive on the pregnancy test, I already knew that this child was going to be my wild card. I had terrible nausea from the beginning, which eventually was accompanied by terrible migraines. I became painfully aware of how long nine months was going to be when I couldn’t keep water down at 9 weeks. I was in for it when this baby got here. I just knew it.
I went to my doctor and told them about all of my pregnancy woes. I told them I wasn’t prepared to start medication right away and that I wanted to try natural alternatives before jumping to that step. My doctor told me there wasn’t much one could do but have the baby or take some medicine, and so I left the doctor’s office with a prescription and a deflated sense of confidence in my ability to survive these next few months.
I called my mother on the way home and asked her if she knew of anything that I could do to naturally aide in my headaches and nausea. She suggested Baltic amber teething necklaces for my headaches and told me to try essential oils for the nausea. The bonus to the amber necklaces would be that I could use them for my teething baby when that time finally came.
I did some more research to confirm that Baltic amber was not only safe for pregnant women but was also effective. What I found gave me a glimpse of hope and I ordered a necklace right away. Amber contains succinic acid, which is a substance that mimics an OTC anti-inflammatory. When worn, your body is able to heat the bead, allowing for the succinic rich oils to seep through it’s surface and into your bloodstream. Once absorbed, it’s as if you took a dose of Ibuprofen.
Amber has been used for centuries by countries surrounding the Baltic Sea for a variety of reasons. From headache, muscle and joint inflammation, to menstrual cramps and teething–Baltic amber can be used on the entire family! When purchasing a necklace for a young child or infant, you will want to keep in mind that raw beads have a porous surface that can often irritate a child’s skin. For this reason, you’ll want to purchase a polished bead of lighter color due to its higher succinic acid contents.
I ordered one for myself, my toddler, and my soon-to-be-here baby from Baltic Wonder. I knew that if they worked as well as everyone has claimed, then this would be the new secret weapon in my mom arsenal. I put the necklace on myself and my oldest and prayed that this would make the next nine months tolerable. Two days after putting the necklace on my mother called to ask how I was doing. I told her in complete surprise that I hadn’t even noticed that my migraines had been gone. She told me she wasn’t surprised and that she hopes it stays that way.
I’m happy to announce that I just delivered my newest little girl and had the best pregnancy after implementing amber into my life. I’m hopeful that my new baby will not suffer through teething as my first did, all because of the magic that is Baltic amber! If you’re wondering what amber can do for you or your family, check out Baltic Wonder’s website and order a necklace for yourself!
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Thank you Jenn, for sharing your experience!