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Megan Bumps
If a woman were to have a homebirth and hemorrhaged after delivery, what herbs would be safe to use to stop bleeding?
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Alana Potter
We often have used Yunnan Baiyao (obviously a Chinese herb).  Traditionally, shepherds purse and cottonroot.  It would be important to understand the reason for the bleeding—is it due to uterine atony (most likely cause) or is it a laceration of some type OR is it a clotting issue?  What is going on with the placenta?  I.e. there is a lot more to decision-making than just what herb to administer.
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Dr. Patrick Jones
Yarrow and shepherd’s purse are favorites. But as Alana said, make sure the placenta is completely delivered. Also that there aren’t significant tears. A good midwife can manage placenta delivery and/or identify problems with the placenta delivery and can also manage minor tears. If herbs don’t shut down the bleeding right away, get to a doctor.
Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.
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