https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:37:08 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2009 17:56:12 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=26553 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26553&PID=689301&title=essential-oils#689301 Author: Gardengirl
Subject: 26553
Posted: 18 May 2009 at 5:56pm

I don't know much about Peppermint. I studied aromatherapy as part of a therapeutic massage diploma but I don't actually use that diploma (much to DP's disappointment!!). I just checked a couple of reference books I have though and it might be because it has properties used to "promote and stimulate mentsruation" but probably only in high doses. I'm not entirely sure though. See what your accupuncturist says next time you see him.]]> Mon, 18 May 2009 17:56:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26553&PID=689301&title=essential-oils#689301 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26553&PID=688400&title=essential-oils#688400 Author: Lizze
Subject: 26553
Posted: 17 May 2009 at 4:38pm

Does anyone know why peppermint is bad? My acupuncturist knows I am pregnant but uses peppermint massage oil on my shoulders. I'll have to tell him next week to stop!]]> Sun, 17 May 2009 16:38:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26553&PID=688400&title=essential-oils#688400 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26553&PID=687984&title=essential-oils#687984 Author: Gardengirl
Subject: 26553
Posted: 16 May 2009 at 8:53pm

You should avoid rose during pregnancy. It's a uterine stimulant, so meant to be good in the delivery room. You're absolutely fine with lavender. ]]> Sat, 16 May 2009 20:53:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26553&PID=687984&title=essential-oils#687984 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26553&PID=687890&title=essential-oils#687890 Author: Red
Subject: 26553
Posted: 16 May 2009 at 6:57pm

I have a really good book called "like chocolate for woman" which is an aromatherapy book. It says to avoid the following oils topically (ie via massage, bathing and compress) during pregnancy : It is okay however to use them in an oil burner.

Basil, Clary Sage, Cedarwood, Cypress, Fennel, Jasmine, Juniper, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Myrrh, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme.]]> Sat, 16 May 2009 18:57:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26553&PID=687890&title=essential-oils#687890 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26553&PID=687884&title=essential-oils#687884 Author: Brenna
Subject: 26553
Posted: 16 May 2009 at 6:49pm

What essential oils are ok during pregnancy? I'm wanting to make a massage oil and was thinking of lavender and rose. Are these ok? What other yummy combos are there?

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