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Hippocrates said that mugwort helped ease the passing of the afterbirth. Discorides suggested that mugwort would speed up labor and the delivery of the infant.
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In Greece, fenugreek seeds are boiled and eaten with honey. Fenugreek is packed with nutrients, vitamins A, B, and C, calcium, iron, protein, and choline (a B vitamin that gives you energy). It is believed that fenugreek gives strength to pregnant women and increase lactation. Warning: Because of its hormone like action, fenugreek may stimulate the uterus, so it should not be taken early in the pregnancy.
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Artemisia and angelica are used by Chinese women to regulate the menstrual cycle. Artemisia is also used to prevent miscarriage. And angelica is served in a dish with lamb and ginger that is said to relieve pain in the womb following childbirth.