Aromatherapy in pregnancy or motherhood
Use aromatherapy and essential oils for
pregnancy
and childbirth. Your pregnancy pamper yourself now because you'll never have a chance once the baby comes!" How true.
Though most essential oils should be avoided altogether during pregnancy, there are some that are wonderfully appropriate. Here are some suggested recipes that may assist you throughout your pregnancy. It is advisable to consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist. Enhance your knowledge with the use of aromatherapy recipes and visit our aromatherapy applications and mother and child pages.
Delivery Vapourising Blend
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3 drops Bergamot oil
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1 drop Clary sage oil
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2 drops Lavender oil
Vapourise in electric oil burner in delivery room to help relieve stress
Labour and Childbirth
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10 drops Jasmine3% oil
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5 drops Clary Sage oil
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25ml Apricot Kernel oil
Massage over abdomen and lower back only when labour has started or if baby is overdue. Top
Morning Sickness
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2 drops Ginger oil
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3 drops Spearmint oil
Vapourise in an oil burner or place on a tissue and sniff as required.
Post Natal Stress
Rub onto temples and wrists 2-3 times a day.
Sore Nipples
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1 drop Lavender oil
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5ml Apricot Kernel oil
OR
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Calendula infused oil or ointment
Massage immediately into nipple afer feed and wash carefully right before next feed. Top
Stretch Mark Preventative
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5 drops Lavender oil
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10 drops Mandarin oil
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10 ml Wheat Germ oil
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40ml Apricot Kernel oil
over abdomen, breasts and thighs throughout pregnancy.
Varicose Veins
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5 drops Cypress oil
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5 drops Geranium oil
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5 drops Lavender oil
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50ml Apricot Kernel oil
OR
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Dilute 10ml Lively Legs with
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10ml Apricot Kernel oil
Apply to legs with gentle upward stokes.
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