Why Use Essential Oils During Labour? If you’re just beginning your journey with essential oils, I’d love to share my favourite labour-support blend with you. I prepared very thoroughly for the birth of my second son. When I gave birth to my first child, I regretted not preparing enough, so this time I was determined to do things differently. Even though I had planned for full pain relief (which didn’t happen in the end), I wanted to make the first stage of labour as comfortable as possible. I bought a birthing ball and carefully selected the essential oils that would support me through the process. Introducing a pleasant scent into…

If you read my blog regularly, you know how important it is to avoid artificial fragrances at home, especially during pregnancy. If this is your first time here, I invite you to check out my previous post, where I discuss this topic in detail. Aromatherapy, which uses concentrated plant essential oils, can be quite controversial during pregnancy. The main reason for this is that conducting medical experiments on pregnant women is considered unethical. Consequently, most research relies on observations made on animals. While essential oils can offer numerous benefits, some studies indicate that certain oils may have toxic effects on the reproductive system. Therefore, it is essential to use essential…