Essential Oils and Pregnancy and Labor

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As a mom it is important to me that I use the  purest, safest remedies for myself and my family.

Natural health care and clean eating has been a journey and a process. I recall a point in my life that I felt frustrated with the care I and my family were receiving but also felt helpless as to how to change what we were doing. Everyone was saying, "buy organic, avoid antibiotics, you are what your eat, more vegetables, Please!" While they were all correct, I could not find an easy way to change our lifestyle. It overwhelmed me! Like a foreign language.

What I have learned is that change is important and a little change builds more and soon you find that your goals are being met. Don't look at the entire task of change, but at the little change you can make today.

One little change that I made two years ago, was to learn more about the role of essential oil in my families health care. I had been healing with herbs successfully for many years, but those strange bottles of oils fascinated me. Why would you use an oil instead of the whole herb plant and how in the world would they work? I had dabbled in essential oils throughout my numerous pregnancies, and found them delightful for morning sickness, which I had to the extreme. I did not realize, however, that essential oils are up to 70 times more potent then the herb. That one drop of peppermint is equal to 28 cups of peppermint tea. !! These ideas fascinated me so I bought a kit. I began attending classes on essential oils and found out that doTerra essential oils are Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade (CPTG) oils. This means that they are tested six ways for highest quality. They are unaltered and have no additives, this makes them better then organic. They are so pure that some of the oils used for internal health can be ingested. Amazing!

So, began my journey in becoming an advocate and teacher for doTerra essential oils.

But...Are Essential Oils Safe During Pregnancy?

Yes they are! However, only CPTG oils are recommended during pregnancy.I would not recommend any other brand in the same way. I would be cautious in using other brands in Pregnancy. I will be sharing all about which essential oils are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding in the weeks ahead.

 During the first Trimester

As I mentioned before I suffer from severe morning sickness...all day long sickness!

I found that eating more protein at night helped my mornings to go better. I would have a snack on my night stand for those midnight potty runs. I would force down a few peanut butter crackers or a few almonds and then quickly lay down to sleep. It's all about giving your body the protein it needs. Before I would fall into that viscous cycle of being sick and not eating, falling behind on proteins which creates low blood sugar and more extreme nausea. If you can stay ahead to begin with by eating at least 20 grams of protein before bed, you are going to notice a difference.The key is to eat enough. Have your partner make it his job to provide you with a consistent plate of food that is healthy and high in protein!  I found the essential oils Lavender and Peppermint helped me keep down my food and to be able to eat a little more despite my nausea.

  

I also found the following oils helpful when mixed with fractionate coconut oil and applied to my stomach. These help keep the nausea down.

Lavender, Sandalwood, and Ginger mixed in equal amounts with a carrier oil. 

A drop of peppermint in my mouth helped settle my stomach so much and is a lifesaver when you are experiencing heartburn!

 Disclaimer: My recommendations are based on my experiences with these oils. I urge any person interested in using essential oils to use common sense and trust your intuition. I can give a recommendation but your are the one who has stewardship over your own body and your baby. I am not a Dr. I am a mother who has used these oils successfully and who believes in their safety. 

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If you are interested in learning more about becoming an wellness advocate, like myself, email me at smiliegirlrosas@gmail.com

Labor Support Blend;

Diffuse Balance Blend and wild orange, which you can apply topically to the bottoms of your feet, your ears and back or the neck. I like to mix these in a roller bottle for my clients to pull out during labor.

More Essential Oil pregnancy ideas to come!