| Many people relate essential oils and | | | | can also give you enough strength for that final |
| aromatherapy with massages, soothing baths, and | | | | push. There are also other essential oils that could |
| oil-based perfumes. Little do people know that, | | | | help you during child birth. Here are some of them: |
| aside from their calming effect, essential oils are | | | | - Bergamot oil, Grapefruit oil, and Lemon oil - |
| now also being used for inducing birth as well as | | | | when diffused, can help you to relax. Also good |
| lessening the labor pains. | | | | for unsettled stomach |
| As with the stages of pregnancy, labor is also | | | | - Ylang-Ylang oil - effective for lowering blood |
| divided into three parts with the first part divided | | | | pressure |
| into three phases - the early phase, the active | | | | - Rose oil - helps the muscles to relax. Not |
| phase, and the transitional phase. The early phase | | | | recommended for those who are in their 1st and |
| is characterized by the start of mild contractions. | | | | 2nd trimester of pregnancy as it may cause |
| During this phase, the use of Neroli and Lavender | | | | miscarriage. |
| can help you to relax and free yourself from | | | | - Jasmine Oil - helps dull uterine pain and is quite |
| apprehensions. The active phase, on the other | | | | effective in stimulating production of breast milk |
| hand, is characterized by longer and more | | | | - Clove Oil - known for its antiseptic and |
| frequent contractions. A combination of Lavender | | | | pain-relieving properties. It is also effective in |
| oil, Neroli oil and Rose oil can effectively bring you | | | | preventing nausea during labor. |
| relaxation especially when massaged on the chest | | | | Since the safety and effectiveness of Evening |
| and the neck. During the third phase, you will | | | | Primrose Oil is still undetermined, it is not advisable |
| experience intense and fast contractions. In order | | | | to take this during your pregnancy. Keep in mind |
| to ready yourself for childbirth, you can massage | | | | however that, since pregnancy is such a delicate |
| your back with a combination of Lavender, Clary | | | | situation, use of essential oils should be monitored |
| Sage and Peppermint. Clary Sage Oil can | | | | and under the supervision of your doctor. As a |
| strengthen your respiratory and muscular | | | | rule, pregnant women should use half of what |
| systems. It also helps lessen tension as well as | | | | they normally would. |
| pain. A combination of Peppermint and Rosemary | | | | |