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Topic: any1 going to use aromatherapy 4 labour

Posted By: Spudling
Subject: any1 going to use aromatherapy 4 labour
Date Posted: 15 April 2007 at 5:27pm

hi everybody, I was just wondering if anybody was planning on using aromatherapy during their labour? I use aromatherapy a lot in my everyday life so will definitely be using it to help me through the labour & birth of baby but was just wondering if you were planning on using it yourself, who oils and or blends you plan to use and how?

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Posted By: Mama2two
Date Posted: 15 April 2007 at 6:00pm

Spudling, I would like to do the same. Will keep an eye on this thread as I have no idea what is safe or good to use etc.

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Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 15 April 2007 at 6:25pm

Sterryn wrote:

Spudling, I would like to do the same. Will keep an eye on this thread as I have no idea what is safe or good to use etc.

Wouldnt you want to use the "unsafe" ones....the ones we cant use during pregnancy as they may bring on labour or such?

Posted By: Spudling
Date Posted: 15 April 2007 at 7:13pm

depends, some of the unsafe oils are unsafe because they are poisons which others are unsafe during because they help contract the uterus.
I used to work with essential oils when i was a beauty therapist, and have done a few aromatherapy courses, but we are talking over 10 years ago so am a bit rusty.
Anyway, hopefully there are a few others on here who know what they are going to use that will share with us their research & plans

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Posted By: MyMinis
Date Posted: 15 April 2007 at 8:59pm

my mum bought me an evapourater for my bday along with some lavender oil (the good stuff to not the cheap watered down stuff).
I think I might see if I can use that as lavender keeps me calm and relaxed, and it really helped me when I was in labour with Haleigh, my mw put a drop in my bath and it really helped.
I wouldnt knwo whats safe and unsafe to use but I dont like many aromatherapy oils.

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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 15 April 2007 at 10:52pm

I have a list that is "unsafe to use in pregnancy. I'll get it out tomorrow and type them up here for you.

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Posted By: Katherine
Date Posted: 16 April 2007 at 5:28pm

When I was in labour, my doula used aromatherapy and homeopathic remedies, and I managed a drug-free natural childbirth. Here's what she used and why:

Arnica 30: Used 2-4 hourly during labour to prevent bruising and shock for the mother as well as the baby.
Clary sage: Mix 3 drops per 5ml teaspoon of carrier oil. Rub on abdomen and back as frequently as required during labour to reduce abdominal pains and get rid of backache. (Do NOT use for backache during pregnancy.) Not recommended if you are also using gas during labour.
Chamomilla: Great for when labour pains begin in the back and travel down the middle thighs.
Rescue Remedy: Two or three drops direct on the tongue, as often as necessary. Will help with shock, fear, panic, exhaustion and pain in a general way during labour. Alternate with arnica 30.
Calendula: Used to heal episiotomy or tearing, in lotion form -- one part calendula to twenty parts water, then soak a dressing in the lotion and place it against the wound, keeping the dressing damp.
Geranium: great for circulation and helps breathing.
Jasmine: anti-spasmodic and analgesic properties. Also very beneficial in a compress on the lower abdomen to help expel the placenta.
Lavender: antiseptic and excellent for aching backs and limbs. Recommended in a bath during the early stages and is wonderful for the healing of vaginal tears or episiotomy scars.
Neroli: helps combat any fear or apprehension.
Rose: uterine tonic which helps to regulate labour.
Ylang Ylang: very calming and helps lower the blood pressure.

Needless to say, she had a very cool "childbirth kit" with all this stuff in it! Hope that helps...

Posted By: Red
Date Posted: 16 April 2007 at 7:47pm

There is a great book called "Like Chocolate for Women" by Kim Morrison and Fleur Whelligan which talks about using oils during pregnancy and childbirth, I highly recommend it. They are NZ women so that helps as well.