How To Use Essential Oils During Labor

Use as a colic relief for baby after delivery always talk to your doctor before doing this.

How to use essential oils during labor. The use of essential oils during labor and delivery is a trend among patients seeking a more natural birth experience. Throw this in your labor bag to have as a salve for any muscle pain you are experiencing during labor. Place a single drop on the centre of both of your palms or rub some onto your lower back and tummy. 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. This site uses akismet to reduce spam.

You can do the same thing if you experience cramps after delivery especially when you start nursing. Combine peppermint and lavender with a carrier oil to make a message oil to soothe sore and tense muscles. 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. 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. Your email address will not be published.

Leave a reply cancel reply. If you experience cramps during labor dilute the oil with a carrier oil and rub it on your lower abdomen. Besides relieving pain this essential oil can also help heal a tear after childbirth as well. Stir well and store in a cool dark place. The safest way to use essential oils is via an electric aromatherapy diffuser.

Required fields are marked comment. Use peppermint for a boost in energy in between contractions. Using essential oils during labor is safe as long as you use them as directed. Simply smelling and inhaling the. Clary sage this is one of my favourite oils.

It s also great on tight shoulders. 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. If a doula client ahem or me is feeling nauseous or throwing up i pull out the lemon oil. Inhale during the transition phase to fight nausea. Melt down the shea butter in a pyrex or double boiler and as it cools add the essential oils.