Aromatherapy Essential Oil Recipes for

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Use Sunspirit aromatherapy and essential oils for pregnancy and childbirth. Your pregnancy is a very important phase of your life and is a special time to look after yourself. Not only for your own sake but for the baby's too. It is often said "pamper yourself now because you'll never have a chance once the baby comes!" How true.

Though most essential oils should be avoided altogether during pregnancy, there are some that are wonderfully appropriate. Here are some suggested recipes that may assist you throughout your pregnancy. It is advisable to consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist. Enhance your knowledge with the use of Sunspirits aromatherapy recipes and visit our aromatherapy applications and mother and child pages.

Aromatherapy Essential Oil Recipes

Constipation

• 6 drops Chamomile3% oil
• 3 drops Patchouli oil
• 6 drops Rose3% oil
• 25ml Apricot Kernel oil

Massage over abdomen and lower back

Delivery Vapourising Blend

• 3 drops Bergamot oil
• 1 drop Clary sage oil
• 2 drops Lavender oil

Vapourise in electric oil burner in delivery room to help relieve stress

Haemorrhoids

• 4 drops Cypress oil
• 4 drops Geranium oil
• 25ml Hypericum infused oil

  or

• Witch Hazel ointment

Apply to affected area.

Labour and Childbirth

• 10 drops Jasmine3% oil
• 5 drops Clary Sage oil
• 25ml Apricot Kernel oil

Massage over abdomen and lower back only when labour has started or if baby is overdue.

Mastitis

• Poke Root ointment

Massage into breasts and under arm. May be diluted with a carrier oil for a smoother consistency.

Morning Sickness

• 2 drops Ginger oil
• 3 drops Spearmint oil

Vapourise in an oil burner or place on a tissue and sniff as required.

Post Natal Stress

• 2 drops Jasmine3% oil

Rub onto temples and wrists 2-3 times a day.

Sore Nipples

• 1 drop Lavender oil
• 5ml Apricot Kernel oil

  or

• Calendula infused oil or ointment

Massage immediately into nipple afer feed and wash carefully right before next feed.

Stretch Mark Preventative

• 5 drops Lavender oil
• 10 drops Mandarin oil
• 10 ml Wheat Germ oil
• 40ml Apricot Kernel oil

Massage over abdomen, breasts and thighs throughout pregnancy.

Varicose Veins

• 5 drops Cypress oil
• 5 drops Geranium oil
• 5 drops Lavender oil
• 50ml Apricot Kernel oil

  or

• Dilute 10ml Sunspirit Lively Legs with
• 10ml Apricot Kernel oil

Apply to legs with gentle upward stokes.

Baby Blessed...a nurturing experience

Whilst caring is natural for parents, finding products that are caring and natural can be more of a challenge. Sunspirit would like to share with you some of the valuable remedies that have relieved many tears, tantrums and hurdles of childhood health complaints time and time again.

Note: If vapourising with a candle oil burner please take extra care and keep out of baby's reach. An electric vapouriser if often recommended for safety reasons when young children are around.

Colic

• Dilute 10ml Less Stress with
• 50ml Sweet Almond oil

  or

• 1 drop Mandarin oil
• 10ml Jojoba oil

Massage gently onto stomach in clockwise direction.

Coughs and Congestion

• 5 drops Breathe Relief

Vapourise in an oil burner

or

• Dilute 10ml Breathease with
• 50ml Sweet Almond oil

Apply to chest, back and neck.

Eczema

• 1 drop Lavender oil
• 15 drops Blue Chamomile3% oil
• 10ml Jojoba oil

Apply to affected area

or

Mix this same blend with 1/4 cup milk and add to bath.

Irritability

• 1-2 drops Lavender oil

Add to bath water.

Mosquito Bites

• 1 drop Lavender oil
• 10ml Jojoba oil

Apply to affected area. This same mix can be applied as an insect repellent.

Nappy Rash

• Calendula ointment

  or

• Calendula infused oil

Apply to affected area.

Sleeplessness

• Simply place one drop of Dreamtime on the pillow or on a tissue inside the pillow-slip. You can also vapourise Dreamtime in baby's bedroom.

or

• Dilute one part Sleep Tight to four parts carrier oil (as per instructions on the label) and massage baby's feet before bed-time.

Teething

• Chamomile3% oil

Rub directly onto outer cheek

or

• 1 drop Clove oil
• 20ml Sweet Almond oil

Mix thoroughly and massage onto gums
Important: Clove oil must be diluted as instructed to avoid damage to sensitive mouth tissue.