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. An easy way to use lemon is to put a few drops on the cap and have the laboring mom hold it on her own. Simply smelling and inhaling the. Besides relieving pain this essential oil can also help heal a tear after childbirth as well. Combine peppermint and lavender with a carrier oil to make a message oil to soothe sore and tense muscles. Required fields are marked comment.

Melt down the shea butter in a pyrex or double boiler and as it cools add the essential oils. Place a single drop on the centre of both of your palms or rub some onto your lower back and tummy. Inhale during the transition phase to fight nausea. When she wants to smell it she can but doesn t have to worry about spilling the whole bottle. Name email website.

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. You can do the same thing if you experience cramps after delivery especially when you start nursing. Use peppermint for a boost in energy in between contractions. It s also great on tight shoulders. If you experience cramps during labor dilute the oil with a carrier oil and rub it on your lower abdomen.

Frankincense is a calming oil that s especially useful toward the end of the first stage of labor. Leave a reply cancel reply. Lemon is my most used essential oil in my doula bag. 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. According to the studies that we reviewed the following essential oils may be especially helpful during labor.

This site uses akismet to reduce spam. Lavender citrus jasmine salvia salvia officinale bitter orange citrus aurantium rose rosa centifolia geranium rose and rose plant rosa damascena. Best uses during labor and delivery. Your email address will not be published. If a doula client ahem or me is feeling nauseous or throwing up i pull out the lemon oil.