| There are some divided ideas on the dangers of | | | | and Sandalwood in a base of Sweet Almond, Apricot |
| certain essential oils used in aromatherapy during | | | | and Wheatgerm oils is another ready made |
| pregnancy, but since this time should be a time to | | | | alternative. Not only will these oils help with your skin |
| enjoy and to prepare for the upcoming birth of your | | | | condition they will also help your mood especially if |
| child, it would be wise to rather give some essential | | | | you already have young toddlers or babies to care |
| oils a miss. Essential oils can play a significant role in | | | | for. |
| balancing the ups and downs and bring some pleasure | | | | When birthing time is approaching and you get that |
| to what should be the most rewarding time of a | | | | nesting feeling this is the perfect time to get some |
| woman's life. Due to this factor and other | | | | oils organised for the big day. Once you are in labour |
| contraindications, the below essential oils should never | | | | you tend to have enough to focus on and it's a time |
| be used during pregnancy, not even in diluted or cut | | | | to stay calm allowing your breath to guide you. This |
| amounts; | | | | is where the support person comes in handy as your |
| * Anise | | | | partner can also have enough to focus on when |
| * Angelica | | | | labour drags on. The support person can be more |
| * Basil | | | | detached and is there to make you feel as |
| * Laurel | | | | comfortable as possible. It would be good to have |
| * Cedarwood (all sorts) | | | | the support person and partner learn a simple figure |
| * Cinnamon | | | | of eight massage technique over the sacrum to |
| * Clasry Sage | | | | perform during labour. This feels wonderful so get |
| * Clove | | | | them to practise well before you go into labour. |
| * Fennel | | | | Otherwise the midwives these days have had |
| * Hyssop | | | | massage experience which really is a bonus as they |
| The first trimester is also the time when the sense | | | | know what you are going through and are not afraid |
| of taste and smell are heightened and the skin is | | | | to be assertive if you need them. |
| more permeable. Certain smells can seem sickly | | | | Here's a summary of the rules to remember: |
| sweet or too strong and can turn one's stomach. | | | | * Do not apply pure essential oils directly onto the |
| This is the body's own natural protection mechanism | | | | skin or take them internally |
| so it is important to listen to the changes you are | | | | * Do not use the same essential oil all of the time |
| going through. Using a mist spray with spearmint | | | | * Do not exceed the recommended dosage |
| essential oil may help with nausea or if you prefer | | | | * Safe dilutions for making massage oils varies for |
| something more earthy and warming try ginger | | | | adults, children and people with sensitive skin |
| essential oil in a mist spray. A warm lemon drink last | | | | * Photosensitivity - avoid bergamot, lemon and cold |
| thing at night and first thing in the morning (if you are | | | | pressed lime |
| feeling nauseas get your partner to make it so you | | | | The essential oils you should use for dry skin are |
| can have it before you get up) followed by gentle | | | | geranium, lavender, and rose. For inflamed skin, use |
| slapping with your hand over the liver (the liver is | | | | chamomile. For itchy skin, use a combination of |
| found under the right breast). This technique worked | | | | chamomile and lavender. These remedies should |
| not only for me but for other woman to whom I | | | | soothe the skin and make it smoother. There's just |
| have recommended it to. | | | | no getting around stretch marks. If you are getting |
| During the second trimester hopefully the morning | | | | them, though, you might like to have a way to |
| sickness will be gone and you can start to feel good | | | | soothe them and keep them from itching. Just put |
| about yourself again. Citrus essential oils can be used | | | | lavender, geranium, and rosewood essential oils in |
| to help prevent stretch marks and this is the best | | | | your vegetable oil for massaging. |
| time to begin your prevention ritual. A safe and | | | | If you are a pregnant woman reading this and are still |
| effective bath and massage oil is the New Life blend | | | | unsure which oils are safe and which ones are not it |
| containing essential oils of Tangerine, Neroli and | | | | is advisable to consult the proper professionals. |
| Sandalwood in a base of Sweet Almond, Apricot, | | | | Medical doctors are the best source of advice as well |
| Avocado, Carrot, Camelia and Wheatgerm oils. Use | | | | as aromatherapy specialists. |
| this to massage the tummy and thighs not forgetting | | | | It is important to do as much research as possible |
| breasts and buttocks. These beautifully moisturising | | | | before making the decision to use different scented |
| oils will keep your skin soft and supple. The Joyous | | | | oils during pregnancy. |
| blend of essential oils of Tangerine, Lime, Grapefruit | | | | |