Comments on: Is it safe to use essential oils while pregnant?

By: Eden*

Eden* — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:09:59 +0000

Pregnant women should avoid using wild tansy, cedarwood and oils containing constituents with hormone-like activity, such as clary sage, sage, geranium, jasmine, juniper, peppermint, rose, rosemary, and fennel.
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By: mandylmit

mandylmit — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:43:59 +0000

From all the research I have seen, peppermint oil is not safe to use while pregnant. I have a few books regarding the use of essential oils and they strongly advise you not to use peppermint oil while pregnant.
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By: still of the night

still of the night — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:13:59 +0000

You really, really have to be careful about using essential oils whilst you're pregnant. I suggest looking at some certified sites before using anymore.

Here are two I know of. They seem to be rather knowledgable.
http://www.naturalchildbirth.co.uk/aromatherapy.shtml
http://www.earthyfamily.com/arom-caution.htm
http://www.babydirectory.com/cgi-bin/showPreg.pl?AROMATHERAPY

The person before me mentioned peppermint oil. I don't think it's a good idea to do so. Peppermint oil is a blood thinner and can also affect menstruation, and that could be dangerous.
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By: Stephanie K

Stephanie K — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:29:59 +0000

Some oils you shoudlnt use at all, but some are ok after the first triemester. Peppermint and Lavendar are fine, just be sure you use them carefully and diluted in a carrier (ike olive, jojoba, almond oil).

Oh and make sure you get a high quality lavender! I've gotten fake lavendar labeled as essential oil before.

Chekc the links below. The last one has some recipes. Good luck!
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http://www.essentialoils.co.za/pregnancy.htm
http://www.commonsense-nutrition.com/oils-preg.htm
http://www.childbirthsolutions.com/articles/pregnancy/aroma1/index.php