The following is a basic management plan used for a pregnant woman with
fibroids: Kathy's personalized plan included restricting estrogenic foods
(fats, dairy, meats); eliminating xanthines (tea, coffee, chocolate and
cola) which stimulate fibroid growth; emphasizing vegetables and vegetable
juices (especially carrot juice, which inhibits tumor growth), whole
grains, vegetarian protein sources, fresh fruits, high-iron food and
seafood. We added top quality prenatal supplements, including at least 400
I.U. vitamin E and 500 mg. bioflavinoids; homeopathic remedies including
Silicea, which stimulates the organism to reabsorb fibrous tissues, and
Pulsatilla for heartburn; and rest and positioning for pressure symptoms.
We agreed that if a situation arose that posed a significant danger, we
would revise the plan to possibly include ultrasound or hospitalization
(specifically labor prior to 36 weeks, IUGR, or obstructive dystocia during
labor).
-Judy Edmunds, "Facing Fibroids," Midwifery Today Issue 25
Reprinted from Midwifery Today E-News (Vol 2 Issue 17 April 28, 2000)
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