How To Use Essential Oils During Labor

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How to use essential oils during labor. The safest way to use essential oils is via an electric aromatherapy diffuser. How to use essential oils during labor in this webinar learn basic tips for how to apply essential oils during labor and on using essential oils safely. Melt down the shea butter in a pyrex or double boiler and as it cools add the essential oils. Use as a colic relief for baby after delivery always talk to your doctor before doing this. When she wants to smell it she can but doesn t have to worry about spilling the whole bottle.

You can do the same thing if you experience cramps after delivery especially when you start nursing. Place a single drop on the centre of both of your palms or rub some onto your lower back and tummy. You can use the oil in the final stages your third trimester after consent from your doctor to calm you and alleviate feelings of anxiety and to set the stage. According to the studies that we reviewed the following essential oils may be especially helpful during labor. Lavender citrus jasmine salvia salvia officinale bitter orange citrus aurantium rose rosa centifolia geranium rose and rose plant rosa damascena.

Leave a reply cancel reply. Lemon is my most used essential oil in my doula bag. Using essential oils during labor is safe as long as you use them as directed. It s also great on tight shoulders. Stir well and store in a cool dark place.

Throw this in your labor bag to have as a salve for any muscle pain you are experiencing during labor. Required fields are marked comment. Simply smelling and inhaling the. If you experience cramps during labor dilute the oil with a carrier oil and rub it on your lower abdomen. Unfortunately the second part of this webinar didn t record properly but there is still a lot of great information about essential oils during labor.

The use of essential oils during labor and delivery is a trend among patients seeking a more natural birth experience. Lavender oil can effectively reduce the length of labor in each of the stages with only 2 drops of lavender oil being used with a carrier oil like jojoba or sweet almond oil. Use peppermint for a boost in energy in between contractions. Inhale during the transition phase to fight nausea. Frankincense is a calming oil that s especially useful toward the end of the first stage of labor.