DeStress and Ease Labor Pains

June 5th, 2007 CarrieRusso

Aromatherapy reduces stress and can help calm and soothe you. Here are some top essential oil picks to keep handy.

Melt Stress and Anxiety
100 ml Primavera’s Base Bath Oil
20 drops Lavender extra
5 drops Neroli

Use 2-3 spoonfuls of mixture for one bath. Enjoy.

Ease Labor Pains
30 ml Jojaba
2 drops Rose
2 drops Jasmine
2 drops Ylang Ylang
5 drops Clary Sage

Water in itself is relaxing during labor. Add this mixture to your waterbirth tub or bathtub and ease labor pains naturally during your childbirth. Making a compress and laying it on your body will also help.



Sun Up to Sun down Sickness: Ease Morning Sickness Naturally

June 5th, 2007 CarrieRusso

Unfortunately, morning sickness doesn’t always live up to its calling and remain a morning episode! To ease the discomfort of morning sickness be prepared with this blend of natural products.

30 drops Orange
15 drops Neroli
8 drops Sandalwood
8 drops Rosemary

Use a few drops of this blend on a handkerchief or in a diffuser. Other great oils to try are peppermint, lemon, grapefruit, and bergamot.



Relieve Veins During Pregnancy and After

June 5th, 2007 CarrieRusso

Keep varicose veins to a minimum with this natural mixture.

50 ml Calendula
50 ml Sweet Almond Oil
7 drops Cypress
7 drops Patchouli
7 drops Rose Geranium

Use daily to keep varicose veins to a minimum naturally.