sharing info on essential oils and pregnancy/birthing; Some interesting info from an email I received from My Oil Business: (please read all the way to the bottom!) Using Essential Oils for Pregnancy Pregnancy | Birth | Babies | Children | Family Pregnancy is an exciting time filled with many ups and downs. Essential oils can be very beneficial for pregnancy, birth, babies and children. Learning to use essential oils correctly particularly during these time periods can be challenging but well worth the effort. The journey to motherhood can be overwhelming emotionally and physically. Essential oils can aid in the experience and help it be less overwhelming. There are some essential oils that it is important that you avoid when pregnant. As Listed in the Modern Essentials 5th Edition Do Not Use These Oils During Pregnancy: - Birch - Cassia (Topically or Internally) - Cedarwood (Internally) - Cinnamon (Topically or Internally) - Cypress (Internally) - Eucalyptus (Internally) - Rosemary - Thyme - Wintergreen - Clary Calm - Clear Skin - DDR Prime - Deep Blue (Consult a Doctor First) - Digestzen (Consult a Doctor First) - OnGuard (Consult a Doctor First) - Slim & Sassy - Zendocrine Also when using the blends it is best to use them topically or aromatically. When using them topically make sure to dilute them well, and that you consult your doctor before using any essential oils. The overall goal is to keep you and your baby safe. Whatever essential oils you use on your skin and take internally will also influence the babies nutrition and overall health. Because the babies are small, and essential oils are potent they can be harmful if not used properly during pregnancy and it is very important you consult a physician before use. I have recommended several of these oils on the do not use list to pregnant mothers! If someone has is struggling with blood sugar issues, I have recommended Slim n Sassy in very small amounts..1-2 drops with meals. Cinnamon is another great choice for elevated blood sugars and I am not sure why these are on the do not use list. Birch is seldom available...so I havent recommended that one. I worked with one of the executive secretaries with doTERRA through her pregnancy and she was working closely with Dr. Hill and using the DDR Prime regularly during her pregnancy...I had to work really hard to talk her into the LLV. Cypress and Eucalyptus are not recommended currently for internal use...no supplemental facts on the bottle...I have only ever used those topically and aromatically and feel comfortable recommending them to pregnant women in that way. I have recommended Zendocrine with Cholestasis in pregnancy...but traditionally do not recommend cleansing at all during pregnancy. However, I also believe if a pregnant mother is struggling immensely with yeast issues, its better and more effective to use the oils than any over-the-counter or prescription med...and would save a lot of issues after birth that she may have. I have had a handful of pregnant women use the cleanse products and the modified cleanse as suggested in Stephanie Fritz book. All of them have recognized the importance of listening to their bodies...and a couple knew when they were done. Intuition plays a big role here. And I could go on down the list... So, I am also posting again Stephanie Fritz (homebirth midwife who wrote the book Essential Oils in Pregnancy, Birth & Babies. Take a look and provide these resources to your team members and interested persons. vimeo/44846443
Posted on: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 19:45:58 +0000
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