Aromatherapy is an all-natural method of using essential oils to help treat a variety of conditions, as well as provide benefits to the mind, mood, and spirit. Aromatherapy has been used for a number of different purposes. You can even use aromatherapy during pregnancy to help to alleviate some of the common pregnancy difficulties, as well as help you to relax at a time when it is often very difficult to relax.

First of all, there are some things that you should keep in mind when using aromatherapy during pregnancy. First of all, you will want to make sure that you avoid certain essential oils that may be known to cause blood thinning or to cause cramps or contractions of the uterus. These sorts of essential oils would include basil, cinnamon, clary sage, cypress, fennel, jasmine, juniper, myrrh, parsley, peppermint, rosemary, and thyme. In addition, you might want to dilute your essential oils a little bit more than you otherwise would when using aromatherapy during pregnancy. Finally, essential oils should probably not be used during the first trimester of pregnancy, as this is the most critical time for your baby’s development.

Once you keep those safety considerations in mind, you can start considering which essential oils to use for aromatherapy during pregnancy. You might use eucalyptus, for example, which will act as an anti-inflammatory, and an analgesic. You might use Frankincense, which has sedative properties, to help you relax. You might use neroli, which has both anti-inflammatory properties and sedative properties. Mandarin is thought to help to relieve the retention of fluid in the legs, and can be massaged directly on the ankles. Petitgrain can be used to relax, but may also help if you are feeling a bit blue. In addition to these, there are dozens of other essential oils you can use during pregnancy. There are even aromatherapy mixtures, designed to be used for massage during pregnancy and aromatherapy spritzers that are designed for pregnancy as well.

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