Pregnancy is for sure not an illness. Nevertheless, the process provokes physical as well as emotional changes in a woman’s body. Although many essential oils are recommended not to be used during pregnancy, some of they may be a real rescue. Discomforts that women encounter during pregnancy are very individual, but there is a number of common complaints.
Morning sickness
Oils to be used: peppermint
Way of application: inhalation (esp. through handkerchief, aroma lamps)
Safety issues: the usage of the oil must suit you individually
Hips, lower back, legs, and feet discomforts (tiredness and water retention)
Oils to be used: rosemary and lavender
Way of application: massage and warm baths. Add several drops of the essential oils to the base oils or a massage cream.
Safety issues: pregnant women are usually more sensitive to the fragrances and aroma oils, that is why the concentration of the oil should be weaker than usually applied.
Stretch marks
Oils to be used: infused oils of calendula, St. John's wort, roman chamomile, and lavender
Ways of application: Add the above given oil(s) to any base oil and massage the mixture daily after bathing but while still wet. Note: stretch marks are much easier prevented than removed.
Safety issues: low dilutions of oils should be used not to cause skin irritation, some oils may not suit your personal physical peculiarities of the body.
Itching caused by the increase of the milk glands
Oils to be used: low dilutions of clary sage and lavender oils
Ways of application: massage the oils carefully in the areas where itching occurs. It is best done in a lying position.
Safety issues: personal incompatibility
CAUTIONS: If you risk to have a miscarriage a any major complications, consult a professional on the usage of the essential oils. Be sure to read the effects and precautions to all the essential oils you want to use during pregnancy.
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