As a homeopathic consultant I am as astounded by the results I see today as by those I saw when I first started using homeopathy 20 years ago. There are many advantages to homeopathy for the midwife. First of all, used properly they are safe and non-toxic. Whereas medicine and even herbs always cause a reaction in the person, with homeopathy there's only a reaction if you have the correct remedy. Otherwise it is like drinking a glass of water.
Homeopathy works with the body's natural defense system.
Conventional medicine, otherwise called allopathic medicines, generally suppresses symptoms rather than treating the underlying cause. Homeopathy balances the whole system thus allowing the body to heal itself. This is where homeopathy differs from most other forms of medicine. Homeopathy is very easy for clients to use. The remedies are palatable, easy to administer, easy to keep on hand in a fresh state, and there are no complicated recipes to learn or teach.