See also ("bearing down" under "UTERUS")

Sepia. Is the head remedy for bearing down, whether in preg­nancy or otherwise. Labor-like pains at seventh, month. Give high dilution, i.e. 1000 or CM.

Sarsaparilla. Drawing pain in the back, radiating to hands, feet and toes. Severe pain in the bask before and during stool.

Kali Carb. Severe pain in the small of back as if a heavy weight came into pelvis, (low down). Give one dose in 1000 potency and wait for three or four days.

Secale Cor. Frequent and prolonged forcing pain. Constitution thin and ill-humoured.

Pulsatilla. Labor-like pains with bearing down sensation. It may be due to night watching or mental strain.

Ustilago. Is useful in painful and prolonged pregnancy.