How to Use Aromatherapy in pregnancy
The joy of bringing a child into the world is by far a very emotional moment in the lives of many people. There is also a time of changing emotions, body shape and the unknown to the mother first. Aromatherapy can be very important at this time.
When considering the use of aromatherapy in pregnancy, there are a number of oils that can be avoided, as it may harm both the mother and the child should be.
Jasmine Essential Oil
Be sure to use the oils are pure essential oils, such as blends distortedor synthetic oils have a less predictable.
Oils AVOID:
Each oil has in the description, along with the list below toxic.
Arnica, anise, basil, laurel, birch, camphor, cedarwood, clary sage, comfrey, Cypress,
Fennel, hyssop, jasmine, juniper, marjoram, lemon balm, artemisia, myrrh, oregano, mint,
Peppermint, rosemary, sage, enjoying, Grass S. John, tansy, thyme <wintergreen, wormwood.
These oils apart, aromatherapy can bevery safe and extremely beneficial to the overall health of the mother cared for, connected to minimize the symptoms of pregnancy are the following support.
Morning sickness:
Select chemical preservatives and free fresh food. Eat smaller portions frequently throughout the day. Avoid heavy meals late at night and junk food. Ginger tea is a safe and effective remedy herbal.
mint tea is best avoided.
Back pain:
Pain in the lower back is generally regarded as thePregnancy weight gain progress of the child and the body shape changes. A massage with essential oils brings great relief and help to tone the muscles. The lower back should easily be massaged during the first four months, during this period, however, back pain is not always a problem, it is usually after six months and then a massage business is completely safe.
Mandarin Neroli oil or 2% to an oil base to say almond, apricot or olive oilStretch Mark Oil and skin can be used to contain these essential oils with a rich cocktail of base oil that penetrates deep into
Sensitive breasts:
As the breasts enlarge during pregnancy, need special care and attention. Use a gentle back massage with Stretch Mark oil or base oil with 2% essential oil, neroli and mandarin. If the breast is swollen, take a cold pack made with rose water and placed on the chest, while Rest.
Breastfeeding:
Essential oils can be very helpful in alleviating some of the problems of breastfeeding. Insufficient milk and nipples are two main reasons that many mothers to leave nursing. Traffic jam can sometimes be the cause as well. To facilitate the flow of milk th fennel, cumin, dill, anise is widely prevalent in the form of herbal tea with herbs, fennel is used the most popular choice.
To reduce the flow of milk Peppermint> The oil can be used for cold compresses - use the bowl of water with 4-5 drops of essential oil or clean a washing machine and dive into the water, then a squeeze on the painful area.
It 'important to wash away all traces of essential oils, before feeding the baby. And 'dangerous for the oils to give the child internally oils also relatively safe.
Nipples:
It can be extremely painful and heal slowly. Calendula is the herbknown for this condition. Some Butters nipple contains Calendula and safe, while using the treatment. Take the butter immediately after the meal, so that the nipples to get the maximum time to absorb the positive qualities of the next feed.
Products are often used with lanolin for nipples, but some tests have found traces of toxic substances in lanolin of sheep dip, the wisdom to avoid these products.
Heartburn:
Avoid fatty, spicy foods and heavy meals. APeppermint, chamomile or fennel tea infusion on relief. A gentle massage of the stomach with a soothing oil such as lavender, chamomile or marjoram will warm compress assisst.A with one of these oils can be arranged if needed through the stomach so many times. Only 2-3 drops in a basin of water and to compress the same with 50 ml of base oil.
Sleep problems:
The child is, and other complaints in the last months of pregnancy is difficult, a goodNight's sleep. A relaxing bath with stretch marks or a total of 6 drops of oil or Rose or 10mls Neroli pure essential oil in a bath before bedtime. Water must not be too hot as this more stimulating and relaxing.
A massage with aromatherapy oil stretch marks, the combination of gentle therapeutic touch and relaxation, essential oils work on mind and body to reduce stress level, and sleep will follow the entireof the course.
Constipation:
Eating foods rich in fiber, including lots of fresh garlic and drink lots of filtered or bottled water should be avoided during pregnancy for constipation important.
aromatherapy treatments are complicated by the fact that many of the oils used in the treatment of circulatory problems in this avoid pregnancy while. However, an essential oil of lemon with the dilution of 2% can be used to massage gently. Tension can also be a factor, so trystretch marks or a relaxing bath with 6 drops of oil of neroli and rose overall.
Stretch marks:
daily massage is a great way to reduce the risk or the intensity of stretch marks during
Pregnancy offers massages stimulate the underlying tissue layers of the skin with gentle movements, is both effective and safe in pregnancy. Gently make small repetitive circles around the thighs and breasts with a belly oil for stretch marksregularly.
Continue to massage these areas after the birth, for at least four months, until the weight is back to normal. Avoid oil stretch marks on her nipples while breastfeeding.
Swollen ankle:
Swelling (edema) of the ankles and legs is often a problem in the last months of pregnancy. In severe cases, you should consult your doctor if there are problems with the kidneys, but mild ankle swelling, usually after standing or at the end of the day can be effectivefacilitated by the massage of the legs with a tablespoon of base oil to 2 drops of geranium. Ideally, this would be an advantage, but is done by a professional you or your partner can apply the oil leg with solid lines in constant motion from the direction ankle.
A cool to warm foot bath with 2 drops of each possible Benzoin, orange and pink to help the swelling.
Rest of feet higher than your head elevated on pillows or cushions.
Avoid salt, stong tea, coffeewill also help to reduce swelling, drink lots of bottled water or filtered water is also advisable.
Varicose veins:
During pregnancy, the bulk and weight of the growing child may cause pressure on the veins and arteries of the abdomen to expand what the veins and circulatory problems. One of the best oils for the movement and geraniums, but this should be very diluted earnings per pregnancy. Not more than 4 drops in a tablespoon of carrier oil, massage the legs with a delicateUpward motion. Do not work directly on the veins or too much pressure. You can also add 4 drops to your bath.
Jobs
To create a relaxed atmosphere in the delivery room, use a few drops of lavender in a sprinkler or rose, neroli or ylang-yang, strengthen the work progresses. Each of these oils used in massage blends for the back to help the contractions.
Post-natal:
Some women may suffer from post partum depression up to one year afterBirth, some more serious than others. A bath with jasmine and ylang-ylang can help them feel better 3 drops of each. Or a massage with every 5 drops geranium, orange, chamomile ..
To ease the pain perineal Organic herbal bath, a collection of wound healing and anti-bacterial natural ingredients and essential oils with powerful antiseptic and healing properties for internal injuries and bites.
Aromatherapy Massage
The touch of massage movements can helpMany of the charges and complaints of pregnancy, back massage is particularly to be welcomed relief during labor.
Aromatherapy can be used very safe and beneficial to maintain the overall health of the mother. It helps with various symptoms at this time.
The positions to be settled in emergency work to meet your convenience, should be well supported.
- Check the oil to prevent
- Use lower concentrations of essential oilbased oil 1 / 2 of 1% is desired.
- Stokes should be lighter than usual for a massage.
- The back - Massage can be performed on a chair after the fourth month of pregnancy because it is uncomfortable to hold onto her stomach, a chair or a pillow in a towel to them for support are wrapped.
- Belly - the weight of the uterus, blood vessels shrink importance of the pregnant woman is lying on his back, must be supported with greatCushion, pillow or rolled towel to make it more comfortable. Below the knee should be supported with pillows. After four months, a gentle massage around the stomach very quiet, very often the development of the child responds to the massage of the mother. Very often, when the child is alive and well noise to calm the mother and all the way for some time. Infants whose mothers have received regular massages during pregnancy are generally very quiet, ifborn.
- Saddle - gently stroking her legs from ankles to knees to begin, then, with firm pressure very reassuring. It can reduce swelling, varicose veins or varicose veins. (See varicose veins for more information). A gentle massage to the ankle is also greatly appreciated. Avoid any reflex movements of the feet.
- Head - have both hands on the back of the neck at the base of the skull, slow, gentle, circular pressure with the fingertips to the topDirection of tension release massage and quit.
Let stand 15 minutes and then gently help her up.