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Another question that I personally had was if I could use essential oils during and post labor. Here is some excellent information I found:
Lavender Essential Oil- Use the one-and-only Lavender to count on to promote relaxation and a calming atmosphere. Lavender can also ease any muscle tension you experience. You may also diffuse it to have the calming aroma fill your room for you and your baby.
Frankincense Essential Oil- Inhale Frankincense to help calm your emotions. This wonderful oil can also be rubbed on your lower back or tummy to ease any discomfort. Frankincense can also aid in the healing process.
Helichrysum Essential Oil- Helichrysum essential oil is great to use on your perineum during delivery to increase skin elasticity. You can just use a small amount of helichrysum with a carrier oil and rub it on. This is great to use in combination with a ginger compress on your perineum.
Peppermint Essential Oil- Peppermint is a wonderful oil to use to ease nausea. You can also massage it on your lower back to help with back labor.
Myrrh Essential Oil- By inhaling Myrrh, you can encourage the progression of natural labor. Myrrh is also helpful to help your baby's umbilical cord remove faster.
Clary Sage Essential Oil- Clary Sage can be used for a variety of reasons. You may put a few drops on your inner ankles to keep labor moving along at a normal pace. Clary Sage is also used to aid labor discomfort.
Rose Essential Oil- This lovely oil is very relaxing and helps soften ligaments, which allows your pelvis to expand in order for your baby to easily pass through. Use a few drops in a nice bath or apply it to your lower back for more comfort.
Jasmine Essential Oil- Jasmine is a very helpful labor oil as it evokes feelings of joy, peace, and self-confidence. As well as some previously mentioned oils, it can soothe discomfort and contribute to normal labor. This lovely oil is also helpful for a lower back massage.
I hope you find this help as I have! Being on my third pregnancy, I have a pretty good idea of which oils I think would be best for me. I cannot wait to try them out!
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