PREGNANCY, LABOUR & POST NATAL
Hey Holistic Mummas
Being a mum can be a rewarding, beautiful time for most new mums. But remembering to allow time for you is not just a total necessity, it's an absolute MUST!!! Keeping your mind, body and soul nourished is an essential part of being a new mum and loving you...
- Self-love, self-regeneration & self-nourishment -
While gentle exercise and stretching are important along with good, nutritious food, aromatherapy can play a huge role alleviating many health issues or problems that may come up, offering a natural remedy option for sleep, stress, energy, focus and relaxation.
To get you started a few generally safe essential oils that can be used in a diffuser during the 1st trimester and on the body cautiously after from the second trimester onwards - recognised by Robert Tisserand and the industry standard:
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Amyris, Balsam Fir, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Blue Tansy, Chamomile (german, roman), Citronella, Copaiba, Coriander
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Cypress, Dill Weed, Eucalyptus (globulus), Fir Needle, Frankincense (Carteri), Geranium, Grapefruit
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Helichrysum (italicum, splendidum), Juniper Berry (with caution), Lavandin, Lavender, Lemon, Lemon Eucalyptus, Lemongrass
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Lime, Mandarin, Neroli, Blood Orange, Sweet Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Peppermint (with caution), Petitgrain, Pine
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Rosalina, Rose Otto (with caution), Rosemary (with caution), Sandalwood, Spearmint, Spruce, Tangerine, Tea Tree, Vanilla
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Vetiver, Ylang Ylang
AVOID THESE OILS DURING PREGNANCY:
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Anise, Arnica, Basil, Bitter Almond, Camphor, Carrot Seed, Cassia, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Clove, Fennel, Hyssop, Jasmine, Myrrh, Oregano, Parsley, Pennyroyal, Rue, Sage, Sweet Birch, Sweet Marjoram, Thyme...