Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds found in the leaves, stems, seeds, bark, roots, and flowers of plants and have a wide range of physical and emotional uses, including supporting a pregnant and laboring mother. DōTERRA Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade (CPTG) essential oils work great and Jennifer is here to give you some recipes to use as you prepare for labor. Always consult your doctor or midwife when using essential oils during pregnancy and labor.
BLACK PEPPER
Benefits:
Black Pepper has a warming effect to the touch and can help sooth anxious feelings.
To Use:
Have your doula, midwife or partner mix 1-2 drops in 10-12 drops of fractionated coconut oil in their hands and massage it on your hips during back labor for a soothing warming sensation.
WILD ORANGE
Benefits:
This essential oil possesses stimulating and purifying qualities, making it ideal for supporting healthy immune system function when seasonal threats are high. Wild Orange contains powerful antioxidants that help maintain overall health. Diffusing Wild Orange will energize and uplift the mind and body while purifying the air.
To Use:
Diffuse 2-3 drops during labor for an energizing effect.
If no diffuser is available, place 1 drop in your palm, rub your hands together, cup them over your nose and mouth, and inhale.
LAVENDAR, FRANKINCENSE & HELICHRYSUM
Benefits:
These three oils have incredible properties that help our skin. All are known to help reduce skin irritation and imperfections, which make them perfect for preparing the body for labor and facilitating recovery postpartum.
To Use:
Add 10 drops of each essential oil to 2oz of fractionated coconut oil in a glass container or glass spray bottle to apply with perineal massage daily starting around 37 weeks. The remainder can be used postpartum after daily peri washes. Using a glass spray bottle is the easiest way to apply postpartum.
Add 10 drops of each to 1/2c of raw shea butter and 1/2c of melted coconut oil. Whip together in a mixer, and apply to your growing itchy belly as needed.
Feel free to contact Jennifer, as she specializes in making each of these custom blends for expecting mothers. You can find out more about doTERRa essential oils and purchase undiluted CPTG oils here or email for further information oilybabies@gmail.com
* These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease.