Aromatherapy help

[indigo]

Can anyone recommend some good aromatherapy websites, or essential oil blends that are good for labour and birth? I've been having a google, but would really appreciate some pointers from anyone with more experience.

Thank you!

 

[Wobbles]

Not something I looked up myself hun but there's this page from the natural child birth website.

http://www.naturalchildbirth.co.uk/aromatherapy.shtml

x

 

[MrsR]

I used a blend of lavender and clary sage oil during labour-clary sage is ver potent and I'd recommend only using it during labour-not before unless you're full term x hope that made sense x

 

[xxbeckyxx]

I've been using lavender just to chill out in the bath, and apparently being in a calm, relaxed environment can increase the amount of oxytocin you release which can help contractions regulate etc once you're in labour so it's a good one to have in stock! Plus it smells yum

 

[indigo]

Thanks everyone. I've got loads of lavender, been using it quite a lot, especially lately- although my OH announced last night that he's never been keen on it! Ah well, he'll live. I'm going to type up some recipes/blends as he's going to be in charge of everything on the day other than giving birth!

Helen - do you think the aromatherapy helped during labour?

I do have clary sage, I just need to convince the bottle to drip, but I think I'll wait a week or so before messing with it as I have heard about its potency!

 

[MrsR]

I made a massage oil using clary sage when I was 2 days over due-that night I went into labour! Could be coincidence but I'm not sure! Lol!

I did find that having the lavender helped as I'd used it during my natal hypnotherapy cd listening sessions and found that the smell helped me tune into the hypnotherapy. I also love the smell and it only has good meanings for me so it helped me relax.

 

[indigo]

Thanks Helen. Will use the clary sage with caution!

I like the idea of making a massage oil. I've mainly been using a diffuser so far but have some oil too.

 

[Momma`Kat]

Just a warning, Clary Sage Oil STINKS, it is horrible, definately pair it with something nicer smelling if you can! My whole house smells like old wet teabags now.

 

[indigo]

LOL! I'll keep that in mind. Clary sage and lavender seem like a popular combination, I think I'll try that first...although I want to make sure that I'm ready for bubs to make an appearance before I start D

 

[Mervs Mum]

I used a blend of lavender, camomile and clary sage in oil burners and massage oils. If it's properly blended it smells really nice!! I loooooove mine and my ladies have really enjoyed it too! x