Most midwives recommend perineal massages around 36 weeks of pregnancy. A perineal massage is a massage done to the vagina to gently tone the muscles in preparation for childbirth. This recipe moisturizes and tones the area making the perineum more supple and elastic. Use during the last 4-6 weeks of pregnancy.

15 ml Almond Oil
5 ml Wheatgerm
2 drops Rose
5 drops Clary Sage

Learn how to perform a perineal massage.

I’ve also just used plain jojoba oil too. The essential oils do add a nice touch though.

Stretch marks are dreaded by every woman as she enters pregnancy. A key to preventing stretch marks is to keep stretch mark prone skin moisturized properly. Many store bought products are laden with chemicals, not good for use anytime let alone while you are with child. Use these natural rememdies twice a day to prevent stretch marks.

Wheatgerm Oil Base
20 ml Wheatgerm oil
50 ml Jojoba oil
30 ml Rosehip oil
20 drops Lavender essential oil
5 drops Neroli oil
1 drop Rose Turkish oil

Sweet Almond Oil Base
100 ml Sweet Almond Oil
15 drops Rosewood
2 drops Rose Turkish

Most newborns suffer from gas. Massaging a baby’s tummy helps immensley, massaging a baby’s tummy with oils and herbs is even better. To relieve infant gas naturally try this recipe:

50 ml Sweet almond oil
1 drop Anise essential oil
1 drop Fennel essential oil
1 drop Coriander essential oil
1 drop Lavender essential oil

When massaging your infant’s tummy, use a clockwise motion. You can also make a hot compress with these ingredients.

This side dish is so good I always make extra. Subsitute different vegetables if you like or according to season. Read more…

Make a fresh pesto sauce at a home with just a few ingredients. This recipe came from an old friend of mine and I love it because not only does it taste great but it’s easy to remember since everything is one cup and you can’t really go wrong with adding too much basil and garlic. If this happens just thin it out with olive oil. Sometimes I even make it a bit concentrated and then freeze it. When I thaw it out for  a meal I just add some extra olive oil to it. Easy as that!  Read more…