Is it safe to use essential oils while pregnant?
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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.
Comment by still of the night — June 30, 2009 @ 6:48 pm
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!
Comment by Stephanie K — June 30, 2009 @ 6:48 pm
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.
Comment by mandylmit — June 30, 2009 @ 6:48 pm
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.
Comment by Eden* — June 30, 2009 @ 6:48 pm