I could go on and on about essential oils and pregnancy. There is so much more out there and I encourage you to look even more into essential oils and pregnancy. Or email me to discuss further.

Today I want to finish my series with some oil recommendations for common labor and post-delivery symptoms.

Afterbirth/placenta delivery- clary sage, geranium, jasmine, lavender.

Bleeding- geranium, helichrysum, myrrh.

Calm nerves, relax mind- basil, frankincense, lavender, calming blend, encouraging blend, grounding blend.

Contractions, slow/weak/stalled labor- cinnamon, clary sage, fennel, jasmine, lavender, myrrh, detoxification blend, encouraging blend, grounding blend, joyful blend

Pain- cypress, lavender, marjoram, soothing blend, tension blend.

Clogged Milk Ducts- fennel, lavender, patchouli, cleansing blend

Depression/postpartum- bergamot, clary sage, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, myrrh, roman chamomile, sandalwood, vetiver, wild orage, ylang ylang, calming...

Not only does pregnancy and labor bring some pretty amazing experiences, they also bring some pretty annoying symptoms. 

Today I wanted to share with you a few of my not-so-favorite- symptoms and my favorite remedies. 

Pregnancy Swelling Relief

• 3 drops ginger
• 2 drops cypress
• 2 drops lavender

Combine oils with 2 teaspoons carrier oil; massage into legs and feet.

No More Stretch Marks Blend

• 10 drops cypress
• 10 drops lavender
• 10 drops wild orange
• 10 drops invigorating blend
• 5 drops geranium

Place oils in a 10ml roller bottle; fill remainder with carrier oil. Use twice daily.

Stretch Mark Relief

• 2 drops each of helichrysum, lavender, myrrh oil mixed with 1/2-1 teaspoon fractionated coconut oil (depending on surface area intended to cover) and apply to abdomen.

Healing Hemorrhoids

• 20 drops heilchrysum
• 20 drops geranium
• 20 drops aborvitae or cypress
• 10 drop peppermint

Make blend in 2-ounce glass bottle with an orifice-reduction seal; mix oils; fill remainder with carrier...

Ah, pregnancy. One of the most beautiful events of life. Well, except for the constant throwing up, the swelling, the false contractions, the indigestion, and the constant cravings.

But still, beautiful nonetheless. 

Today, I wanted to share with you some of the best oils for pregnancy. Of course, you should always consult with your doctor or physician before using oils. 

Pregnancy

Single oils

• Wild Orange- energizes and lifts mood.
• Ginger- relieves nausea and morning sickness. 
• Peppermint- relieves digestive upsets and supports memory.

Blends

• Soothing blend- soothes aches and pains.
• Tension blend- relieves tension.
• Metabolic blend- balances glucose levels and metabolism.
• Digestion blend- supports digestion and relieves morning sickness. 
• Women's blend- balances hormones. 

Labor

Single Oils

• Clary Sage- broad spectrum support to labor process.
• Jasmine- assists with labor and afterbirth.
• Geranium- supports perineum, labor performance, mood and healing.
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