Essential,Oils,and,Pregnancy,E family Essential Oils and Pregnancy

Raising a family can be challenging and stressful at times. However, the common goals and emotional, financial, and physical investments made can be a common bond between husband and wife. One that compliments their marriage relationship.Of A lot of women avoid wearing nice clothes when they getpregnant because they believe that they look fat or ugly. You know that there’snothing more beautiful than a pregnant woman glowing and smiling, so youshouldn’t hide your body during p

Even though I found beingpregnant to be a most enjoyable experience, I can also attest to the challengesthat pregnancy presents. As each trimester unfolds in a pregnancy the bodyundergoes many dramatic changes including a heightened sensitivity to taste andsmell, change in body shape, morning sickness, memory lapses as well as theinevitable emotional roller coaster ride. Essential oils can play a significantrole in balancing the ups and downs and bring some pleasure to what should bethe most rewarding time of a woman's life. I like to combine my massage treatments to reflect that special glow pregnancy gives to a woman. A remedial beauty massage using essential oils can make a difference in not just how a woman feels, but also to their well being.During the first trimester someof us go through the morning sickness stage. Everyone is unique but if you’veendured this you do have to wonder, "Why me?" All though not allessential oils are safe to use during pregnancy, many are. As far as myknowledge from essential oil research and teaching is concerned there is noevidence of anyone having pregnancy issues as a result of the overuse ofessential oils. For the most part paranoia is on the increase so don't bethrowing the baby out with the bath water. Subtle aromatherapy during pregnancyis a wonderful way to introduce the softness of scent to your unbornchild.  The first trimester is also thetime when the sense of taste and smell are heightened and the skin is morepermeable. Certain smells can seem sickly sweet or too strong and can turnone’s stomach.  This is the body's ownnatural protection mechanism so it is important to listen to the changes you aregoing through. Using a mist spray with spearmint essential oil may help withnausea or if you prefer something more earthy and warming try ginger essentialoil in a mist spray.  A warm lemon drinklast thing at night and first thing in the morning (if you are feeling nauseasget your partner to make it so you can have it before you get up) followed bygentle slapping with your hand over the liver (the liver is found under theright breast). This technique worked not only for me but for other woman towhom I have recommended it to. During the second trimesterhopefully the morning sickness will be gone and you can start to feel goodabout yourself again. Citrus essential oils can be used to help prevent stretchmarks and this is the best time to begin your prevention ritual. A safe andeffective bath and massage oil is the 'New Life' blend containing essentialoils of Tangerine, Neroli and Sandalwood in a base of Sweet Almond, Apricot,Avocado, Carrot, Camelia and Wheatgerm oils. Use this to massage the tummy and thighs not forgetting breasts andbuttocks.  These beautifully moisturisingoils will keep your skin soft and supple. The 'Joyous' blend of essential oilsof Tangerine, Lime, Grapefruit and Sandalwood in a base of Sweet Almond,Apricot and Wheatgerm oils is another ready made alternative. Not only willthese oils help with your skin condition they will also help your moodespecially if you already have young toddlers or babies to care for. When birthing time is approachingand you get that nesting feeling this is the perfect time to get some oilsorganised for the big day.  Once you arein labour you tend to have enough to focus on and it’s a time to stay calmallowing your breath to guide you.  Thisis where the support person comes in handy as your partner can also have enoughto focus on when labour drags on. The support person can be more detached andis there to make you feel as comfortable as possible.  It would be good to have the support personand partner learn a simple figure of eight massage technique over the sacrum toperform during labour. This feels wonderful so get them to practise well beforeyou go into labour. Otherwise the midwives these days have had massageexperience which really is a bonus as they know what you are going through andare not afraid to be assertive if you need them. A remedial massage can be carried out with an oil blendwhich can either be prepared yourself or a perfect choice would be the 'Romantic' Bath andMassage oil to create that intimate, loving mood so that you and your partnerremember this special occasion for future recollection as a joyousexperience.  It is a beautiful blend ofRose Maroc Absolute, Sandalwood Mysore, Musk SeedC02, and Neroli Petals.  The Romantic Massage blend contains naturaland organic carrier oils of Sweet Almond, Apricot, Avocado, Camelia, Jojoba,Wheatgerm, Evening Primrose and Vitamin E oils. Anyone would take pleasure in applying this gorgeous blend of oils I'msure. Happy pregnancy!