Pregnancy Care with Aromatherapy

Essential Oil for Pregnant Mother

Pregnant women are using essential oils in pregnancy. Aromatherapy approach is a good choice during the period of physical and emotional changes. However safety is crucial as not all essential oils are suitable for use during pregnancy. Here we look into some special aromatherapy techniques and oils that can be used safely for the expectant mother. It is advisable to seek professional aroma-therapist before use.

Preparing for Birth

Some essential oils strengthen and deepen contractions while at the same time having an analgesic effect on the body. The essential oils are bergamot, jasmine, tangerine, grapefruit, rose and lavender.

Labour in Pregnancy

Lavender and jasmine each offer slightly different advantages as both are analgesic, though some find jasmine somewhat cloying. Relaxing Lavender is more often used as it helps contracting muscles. Use as room fragrances, cold compress or to massage.

Post natal care - Cracked Nipples

Apply massage oil after each feed using 30 ml almond oil and 5 ml infused calendula oil together with 5 ml wheat germ oil.

Post Natal Depression

Uplifting bergamot, grapefruit, rose, jasmine, patchouli, rosewood, tangerine, neroli, and yang ylang.

Morning Sickness

One or two drops of spearmint or ginger essential oils as an inhalation or on a tissue to keep the stomach calm.

Stretch Marks on Tummy

Apply 10ml wheat germ oil, 30ml apricot kernel oil, 40ml avocado oil together with 5 drops of neroli, 20 drops tangerine and 5 drops lavender oil to prevent stretch marks.

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