I Took Floradix in all four of my pregnancies as a matter of course - i tended towards borderline anaemia and took it from word go - my levels were brilliant during pregnancy and after, despite having four kids close together and breastfeeding while pregnant etc.
Some independent MWs I know recommend 5W - its certainly gaining in acceptance and use here. Its still hard to get, mail order only here in Adelaide as far as i'm aware. I've had no expererience with it myself but have heard good things from MWs and women. Regarding discussion on the web, i think Floradix is really a tried and true product - i would recommend it to any woman during pregnancy and/or lactation. regards, Miriam (1st year FUSA Bmid) --- Barbara Howe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Floradix is very big in NZ, and probably many parts > of > Europe, it has been in Australia for quite a while > too. > and the packaging definitely says it is safe for > pregnant or breastfeeding women. It's been available > for a long time, surely any adverse effects would > have > caused it to be withdrawn by now? > It was a sponsor at the NZ Midwives Conference, and > advertises in many midwifery and parenting mags. > barb > > > > --- Callum & Kirsten <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi all, > > On another list i'm on they are "discussing" > > Floradix. There are opinions that state its > harmful > > because its a non regulated herbal medicine and > > should not be taken by pregnant or lactating > woman. > > I had low iron levels in all my pregnancies and > > Floradix was recommended by mu midwife. It was > > fantastic and improved my levels whereas > > Ferrogradumet did not. > > > > Does anyone here recommend it for their mums to > be? > > And also what about 5W? It was common place in NZ > to > > use it, but i haven't come across it here yet. > > > > Kirsten > > student midwife > > Darwin > > ~~~start life with a midwife~~~ > > Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! > Movies. > http://au.movies.yahoo.com > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe > or unsubscribe. > Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies. http://au.movies.yahoo.com -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
