Aromatherapy using Essential Oils for Pregnancy

Aromatherapy can be an effective way of relieving the discomforts that come with pregnancy. It can help keep you relaxed, soothe your body, even make labour easier!  There are, however, some essential oils that should be avoided during pregnancy, see below for a list.

Essential Oil Air Therapy for Pregnancy

Pregnancy Stress Relief:  A few drops of Lavender essential oil in an aromatherapy diffuser is a great stress reliever. Our Lavender Mist is also effective and is convenient to bring and use anywhere. Great before, during and after labour. More about using essential oils for stress relief.

Sleep:  One of the main complaints of being pregnant is not being able to sleep. There are a variety of ways that essential oils can help. More about getting sleep using aromatherapy.

Increasing Energy during Pregnancy: Try adding a few drops of our Rejuvenating Essential oil blend in an aromatherapy diffuser or use our Rejuvenating Spray Mist to help increase energy and take the mind off pain and problems. Great before and after labour.

Delivery Room Mists:  Essential oil mists can help bring about a variety of emotional atmospheres to the delivery room. Try our Delivery Room Essential Oil Mist No. 1 recipe for a light, airy effect and our Delivery Room Essential Oil Mist No. 2 recipe for a grounded earthy effect.

Essential Oil Skin & Body Care for Pregnancy

Stretch Marks: The abdomen and breasts increase in size quickly during pregnancy and childbirth often resulting in stretch marks. Once they form, they’re very hard to get rid of, but essential oils can help. More about using essential oils to prevent and treat stretch marks.

Foot, Leg & Ankle Swelling: Women who are pregnant often get swollen feet, legs and ankles, particularly in the latter stages of pregnancy. Our Foot and Leg Lotion and other essential oil treatments can help provide relief. More about treating foot, leg & ankle swelling.

100% Natural Wellness during Pregnancy

Nausea Remedy: A convenient and effective solution for combating pregnancy nausea is our Headache Relief Roll-on. This can be applied on the temples and the back of neck. Or try our Morning Sickness Spray recipe.

Hemorrhoids/Varicose Veins: Pregnant women are more susceptible to both hemorrhoids and varicose veins. See all our hemorrhoid and varicose veins remedies.

Headache & Body Pain Remedy: Our Headache Relief Roll-on not only helps ease headaches, but also the backaches and leg cramps related to pregnancy. It also lifts the spirits and increases energy.

Labour: Many essential oils that should be avoided during pregnancy can be very helpful during labour. More information on using essential oils for labour.

Essential Oils to Avoid During Pregnancy:

All of the following essential oils should be avoided in concentrations higher than 1%. *Note: Any of the following that are included in recommended products above are in concentrations lower than 1%.

Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Clove, Cypress, Fennel, Jasmine, Juniper, Marjoram, Peppermint, Rosemary

(Essential Oils to Avoid in First trimester) Chamomile, Frankincense, Geranium, Rose