Aromatherapy for mum, dad, babies and children

AROMATHERAPY FOR MUM, DAD AND BABIES AND CHILDREN Pregnancy During pregnancy women become more sensitive, emotionally, psychologically and physically due to the hormone changes and adjustments in the body. In any other situation, these changes are easy to... More

AROMATHERAPY FOR MUM, DAD AND BABIES AND CHILDREN Pregnancy During pregnancy women become more sensitive, emotionally, psychologically and physically due to the hormone changes and adjustments in the body. In any other situation, these changes are easy to treat and improve using essential oils and aromatherapy. However, essential oils are very powerful and are absorbed into your body and bloodstream and will be passed through the system and undeveloped organs of the unborn baby. Therefore during pregnancy we recommend that: Months 1 – 4 No essential oils should be used on the body, in massage or in the bath, and only the gentler oils, such as citrus oils, should be burned in moderation. Lime oils can be particularly useful for the relief of morning sickness when burned or added to the rinse cycle in your washing machine. Months 5 – 9 Lavender, Chamomile, Sandalwood and Mandarin may now be used on the body in ¼ strength blends only. In addition to these general guidelines the foll Less