I’ve always seen Pinterest posts about essential oils and didn’t know much about them, except that they’re good for you. It’s when I decided to give birth to babyJo naturally that I started seeing more about essential oils in my research.
During my third trimester I started experiencing major pain. I’m petite and a human is growing inside me, so some pain was expected – but WOW! My doctor recommended I visit a chiropractor and I am so glad I made that appointment.
As I walked into the office I could smell the essential oils being diffused. That was probably enough to get me started, but when the chiropractor used a blend on my hip after my adjustment it sealed the deal. At this point there were only a few things I knew about essential oils:
- They’re not cheap! But they’re a good investment because each oil is so pure you only need a drop or two
- Some oils aren’t recommended for pregnancy
- Some oils aren’t recommended for childbirth
- Some oils aren’t recommended for breastfeeding
- Some oils work wonders for pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding!
After doing some research and consulting with my doctor and others, here was my first order:
- Lavender (x2): I love lavender anyway, but this helps with a good nights rest. If you’re in the third trimester, you need all the help you can get!
- Peace & Calming: This is for relaxation and better rest – I told you I’ll try anything!
- Frankincense: can be used if I get sick (since I don’t take any OTC medication while pregnant) and also after child birth for the umbilical cord stump
- Valor: Mainly for backaches, but can also be used if I get sick
- Lemon: For both immune support and mood support! I’m planning to diffuse this in the labor room.
- Peppermint: this is sort of a go-to for pregnancy discomforts in general!
- Tea Tree: although this is generally regarded as safe for pregnancy, I’m not quite sure what it does… yet!
- Purification Blend: I will be using this as a natural air purifier.
- NingXia Starter Kit: This was recommended by another mom because it helps you get all your nutrients during pregnancy! I got the starter kit to try it out.
Also in my order, but not doctor recommended or in my research are oils and blends that just came in the collection I purchased. So I’ll hold off on using these until I find out more information:
- Joy Blend
- Stress Away Blend
- Thieves Blend
- PanAway Blend
- M-Grain: I must admit I was just trying to get rewards here and I needed to buy one more thing. But mrJo gets bad headaches so this is my gift to him.
I’m excited to receive my order and write more about the benefits of essential oils in my pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond! Please share in comments your experiences!
Where I got started (with my member information added in case you don’t have another contact): www.youngliving.com/signup
Some blogs and resources that helped me with my first order:
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