Childbirth and essential oils
Physical and spiritual relaxation
All the time the number increase of doctors and midwives that use essential oils for the preparation of childbirth, and for the moment of childbirth. The aromas don't only relax the body and alleviate the pains, but rather at the same time they act as tranquilizers transmitting a sensation of well-being. The future father should also take advantage of the opportunity to help his wife giving her aromatic massages. It will help both of them.
To improve a good atmosphere
It relaxes and elevates the state of mind:
- 1 drop of rose, 1 drop of jasmine, 3 drops of bergamot, 1 drop of vetiveria.
@ Place the mix in the vaporizer. The best thing is to prepare a certain amount and to take it to the clinic together with the vaporizer.
Massages that alleviate the pains
- 50 ml of carrier oil, 2 drops of neroli, 1 drop of rose (or jasmine), 7 drops of clary, 5 drops of lavender, 5 drops of cedar.
@To many women it helps them to lot that when they feel the pains you give them an aromatic massage in the abdomen (in a clockwise motion) and in the lumbar region.
Aromas for the baby
Babies don't need any special massage. You can anoint their whole small body affectionately with a pleasant scented oil giving him to soft massage, you will see how much happier they become.
Balm for babies
- 50 ml of macadamia nut oil, 1 drop of palmarosa, 1 drop of rosewood or sandalwood.
or
- 1 drop of neroli, 1 drop of mandarin, 2 drops of sandalwood.
Give the baby a soft massage after a bath, or to tranquilize him before putting him to sleep.
Note: If the baby has gases, you can help him with the oil "Four Winds".