Benefits of Essential Oils During Pregnancy

Using essential oils during this pregnancy process helps to ease some of the discomforts of labor, give Mom’s the strength she needs to pursue the birth she desires, create a calm and serene atmosphere, and help to change the birthing rooms to more of a welcoming place, to name a few.

During early labor using Lavender essential oils r to calm the early jitters, both for Mom and her partner by diffusing in the room or using with a carrier oil for light massage.

As labor progresses, Citrus Bliss essential oil  is a wonderful oil to use. It helps to increase the intensity of the contractions but also acts as an analgesic, helping to take away some of the sensations of the contractions. This can be used on the lower abdomen or used with a carrier oil for massage.

If labor has slowed and needs a bit of a boost, Myrrh essential oil can pick things up. I don’t normally put this on her body. I will diffuse into the room or put it on a cotton ball near her. So often the intensity of the contractions will pick up right away and I find that the aroma of the oil can then become an irritant to her.

Black Pepper essential oil  is a great oil for back pain. If my client is experiencing back discomforts we will use Black Pepper mixed with a carrier oil to ease some of the pain. Clove or nutmeg essential oils can also be used for this same issue. Use care when using these oils as there can be skin sensitivity to them.

Rose Oil is Euphoric, it works as a uterine relaxant and it helps ligaments to soften enabling the pelvic bones to expand more easily.

Clary Sage essential oil facilitates birth as a euphoric and an analgesic, as a tonic to the respiratory muscles, the uterine system and calms the lower spinal cord.  Put 3-4 drops on the inner ankles to help speed labor up.

Peppermint essential oil when inhaled can help reduce anxiety and hypertension. It can be cooling on the lower back. It can help to ease nausea and motion sickness.

Elevation essential oil is great for creating a joyful experience. Uplifting and calming

Serenity essential oil is a calming blend designed to reduce stress by calming the nervous system, creating a sense of well-being and improved health through the natural reduction of stress and its related symptoms. 
Lavender, sweet marjoram, roman chamomile, ylang ylang, sandalwood and vanilla bean essential oils create a subtle aroma ideal for aromatic diffusion or topical application.

Whisper essential oil  is the perfectly balanced scent includes, patchouli, bergamot, sandalwood, rose, Jasmine, cinnamon, cistus, vetiver, ylang ylang, cocoa and vanilla. Subtly with distinctive notes is a modest descriptor for this unique and compelling natural fragrance. Whisper(TM) essential oil can be used topically and diffused into the air.

Balance essential oil on the feet to help relax and increase a sense of courage to continue with the birthing process. This essential oils help recognize false contractions. Rub on stomach if contraction stop false alarm. If contractions continue baby is preparing to enter his/her new world.

The use of essential oils during the birthing process can be used as another tool for the birth assistants and partners to help ease some of the discomforts of labor and create a comforting environment.

Written by Jeanne Stephens

Donna DeMeglio

I LoVE The Oils!

Wellness Advocate 

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