Essential Oils for Pregnancy
Hi there folks! :) I recently found out I'm pregnant (I'm approximately 7 weeks along) and I've found some contradictory information in a few of the pregnancy books I've been reading (as well as some of my aromatherapy books) regarding which essential oils are safe to use during pregnancy... specifically, I've always thought jasmine was a no-no, but one pregnancy book I have read actually recommends using jasmine.
I am just wondering if there are any mums here who have used essential oils while pregnant... which ones did you use, how did you use them and why did you choose to use those particular oils? If anyone can point me in the direction of reliable and reputable resources on the topic that would be fantastic also. :)
I should add that I'm aware that some guidelines say not to use any essential oils during pregnancy just to be on the super-safe side, but I probably won't be taking this approach as I believe in (and sometimes depend on) the stress and anxiety-relieving benefits of aromatherapy and I intend to take a common sense approach to using oils during my pregnancy (by halving the doses etc.).
Thanks in advance for all help. :)
I am just wondering if there are any mums here who have used essential oils while pregnant... which ones did you use, how did you use them and why did you choose to use those particular oils? If anyone can point me in the direction of reliable and reputable resources on the topic that would be fantastic also. :)
I should add that I'm aware that some guidelines say not to use any essential oils during pregnancy just to be on the super-safe side, but I probably won't be taking this approach as I believe in (and sometimes depend on) the stress and anxiety-relieving benefits of aromatherapy and I intend to take a common sense approach to using oils during my pregnancy (by halving the doses etc.).
Thanks in advance for all help. :)