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Essential oils or often called essential oils are materials that are extracted from plants. This oil is classified as strong so its use must be in accordance with the rules. Make sure you are getting high quality oil from a trusted seller.
Essential oils are commonly used for various purposes, such as aromatherapy oils as complementary therapies. In addition, essential oils can be diluted by using base oil for massage or put in a vaporizer for air freshener. Essential oils basically contain chemicals that can be absorbed into the body.
Essential oils that are absorbed into the body work like drugs. Because it contains very small molecules, this oil may pass across the placenta and reach the fetal circulation in the womb. In general, this oil is safe for use by pregnant women as long as they are careful to use it.
There is no specific impact from the use of essential oils on the unborn baby because the test tests have only been carried out on animals with varying results.
Many pregnant women admit that aromatherapy can relieve discomfort during pregnancy, such as back pain, nausea or swelling in the ankles.
Before using aromatherapy oils, follow these precautions:
- Use up to one drop of essential oil for one treatment
- Avoid using one type of oil for a long period of time, for example every day for several weeks
- Dilute essential oil with a teaspoon (5 ml) base oil before adding it to the bath or applying it directly to the skin. Grapeseed Oil (grapeseed) or sweet almonds can replace the role base oil.
- You can add a few drops of essential oil to the vaporizer, but don't let the oil evaporate for more than 10 or 15 minutes every hour. If it's too long, the smell can be strong and cause nausea.
- We recommend that you use essential oils after the pregnancy has passed the first trimester. Before deciding to use the oil in the first trimester, consult an aromatherapist who specializes in pregnant women.
What oils are safe for pregnant women?
As long as your pregnancy is not in trouble, you are allowed to use:
- Citrus oils, such as orange and neroli
- German chamomile
- Lavender
- Frankincense
- Black pepper
- Peppermint
- Ylang ylang
- Eucalyptus
- Bergamot
- Cypress
- Tea tree oil (before childbirth)
- Geranium
- Spearmint
What oils are not safe for pregnant women?
When pregnant, avoid using types of oils, such as:
- Nutmeg, has a hallucinogenic effect and reacts with painkillers in labor
- Rosemary, considered to be a trigger for blood pressure and contractions
- Basil, is thought to help with abnormal cell development
- Jasmine and clary sage can trigger contractions
- Sage and roses, can cause bleeding in the uterus (womb)
- Juniper berry, can affect kidney function
Laurel, angelica, thyme, cumin, anise, lemongrass and cinnamon leaves should also be avoided as they can stimulate contractions.
There are still confusion regarding the safety of lavender oil for pregnant women. Lavender can be used in women to stimulate menstruation to be regular. Indeed, using lavender oil during pregnancy does not necessarily increase the risk of miscarriage. However, to avoid all possibilities, you should wait until the second trimester of pregnancy before using this oil.
Clary sage can be used to stimulate contractions in mothers whose labor is late. However, this treatment should only be done by a skilled midwife because excessive use of oil can make the contractions too strong.
Some medical conditions prohibit pregnant women from using essential oils of any kind. Avoid using essential oils if you have:
- History of miscarriage
- Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy
- Epilepsy
- Heart problems
- Diabetes, blood clots, or thyroid, liver or kidney disease
Make sure you always consult your doctor or midwife before using essential oils.
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