| The majority of women do not suffer any kind | | | | depression. There is hope out there in the form |
| of adverse reaction after childbirth, except to be | | | | of natural treatments which do work. Having the |
| emotional, easily upset and overtired. For a | | | | assistance of a supportive aromatherapist can be |
| minority, however, it can be a very different | | | | of great help, as someone who listens and eases |
| story with a change of mood some time after | | | | the new mothers concerns and answers her |
| the initial excitement following the birth. This | | | | questions. It is a good idea to begin treatments |
| usually coincides with the sudden change in | | | | before giving birth for maximum benefits but |
| hormone levels due to the commencement of | | | | starting post birth is acceptable also. Having |
| lactation. New mothers can be highly sensitive, | | | | regular aromatherapy massages are very relaxing |
| prone to weeping and possibly become irrational | | | | and beneficial to the mother. It is advisable to |
| and suffer from depression. Loss of sleep and | | | | have a weekly massage. If you can't get to a |
| fatigue lead to anxiety, panic attacks and | | | | massage therapist, self-massage is an alternative. |
| unnecessary worry. This is now recognized to be | | | | To feel uplifted and elevate your mood, use |
| post-natal depressive illness, which can vary from | | | | rosemary, cypress, bergamot or lemongrass. To |
| a mild form to very severe cases which are quite | | | | feel calm and relaxed use lavender, chamomile or |
| rare. | | | | ylang ylang. Please note these essential oils should |
| Fortunately for sufferers, there is treatment for | | | | only be used diluted in a carrier oil such as jojoba |
| all forms of post-natal depression and a full | | | | or almond in massage after childbirth, not whilst |
| recovery can occur. Aromatherapy is known to | | | | pregnant. Due to the potent nature of oils, |
| be helpful in preventing cases of post-natal issues. | | | | tangerine oil is the only acceptable choice during |
| By using essential oils they can make life more | | | | pregnancy. The selection of the essential oils used |
| pleasant and counteract any negative feeling that | | | | during the massage can impact on the desired |
| one might have. | | | | outcome. As cases of post-natal depression differ |
| How Aromatherapy Can Help | | | | from one individual to another it is best to consult |
| There have been numerous new mothers who | | | | with your aromatherapy massage therapist as to |
| have successfully used aromatherapy treatments | | | | which oils will meet your needs. |
| to manage and assist in their fight against | | | | |