How to use essential oils for massage during pregnancy

If you’re an expectant mother, then you will probably agree that most pregnant women feel discomfort and added stress on their bodies at various times during their pregnancies.

Aromatherapy massage for pregnancy offers various therapeutic benefits for pregnant women who are feeling the discomfort through dramatic hormonal changes and incurring great strains. Most of these strains occur in the lower back and legs due to increased heaviness.

Although the therapeutic benefits of massage for pregnant women haven't been studied very much. But there's some evidence that massage may help people who suffer from low back pain and possibly those with chronic headaches. In any case, massage may decrease stress and promote relaxation, helping you cope with discomfort even if it doesn't prevent it.

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7 tips to solve problems after birth using aromatherapy

The first few weeks and months after a baby’s birth can be a wonderful and confusing time. There are several things that makes your life turned upside down. It is important to give yourself time to adjust.

The great news is if you do choose the right oils, aromatherapy can really help to solve problems after birth. Common problems suffered by most women like: recovery after birth, Breastfeeding, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, Strecth Marks, and Mother blues.

Take a breastfeeding for example. It is ironical that breastfeeding is most beneficial for your baby but may be very painful for the mother. You can use essential oils to overcome the problems that might cause because of breastfeeding such as sore nipples, mastitis and lactation problems.

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Essential oils Labor & Pregnancy

I remember being particularly fond of lavender oil during my first pregnancy, and whenever I smell lavender oil it instantly reminds me of that time. Lavender is a must during pregnancy, as it has the longest list of therapeutic properties, it also the safest oil on the skin. It has the ability to stimulate the production of healthy white blood cells, and to goad them into action, should an invading organism such as cold virus, decide to visit. I would recommend a lavender bath at least once a week during pregnancy.

Beside Lavender, there are mandarin, neroli and also geranium that are good for pregnancy. Jasmine and Clary sage are good for labor.

It is not advised to use essential oils labor & pregnancy on yourself on the first trimester of your pregnancy. Carrier oil such as jojoba or sweet almond oil can help stop the stretch marks. After month three you can add 4 drops of mandarin oil to 20 ml of jojoba oil. Massage half a teaspoonful daily.

It is recommended that you avoid jasmine and clary sage for the whole term of pregnancy so you can use it until labor when they can be used.


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