I am currently 33 weeks pregnant with baby #2 (the final count down has begun!!!) and I have used oils all the way through both pregnancies with amazing benefits and results! It can be nerve wracking using oils while pregnant if you don’t know how to use them safely and which oils are okay while pregnant and which are not. While it is good to use caution with oils while our bodies are working so hard growing an amazing little person, it is also good to support your body with oils that can cause your pregnancy to be SO much more comfortable! Below I will share my very favorite oils to use while pregnant!

• Morning Sickness – Peppermint – While you don’t want to go too crazy with peppermint, it can be a game changer when it comes to morning sickness. Just inhaling it can really settle the nausea. Lemon – Add a couple drops to your water and settle your tummy. Digize – Dilute with a carrier oil (like coconut oil) and rub onto your tummy for nausea relief.
• Headaches/Migraines – I have had A LOT of headaches with this pregnancy and while I know it’s technically okay to take Tylenol, I really prefer to take it as infrequently as possible. Peppermint diluted with coconut oil and rubbed on my temples, forehead, and back of neck has come to the rescue so many times!!! Lavender is also helpful with more minor headaches as well, my favorite is to mix both peppermint and lavender and really nip the headache in the bud!
• Sleeplessness – Sleepless nights anyone?! I struggle with falling asleep and staying asleep terribly during pregnancy and Peace and Calming has been amazing for me! Diffuse this little gem at night and rub a drop on the bottoms of your feet and big toes. It smells amazing and is so calming. Tranquil – This is an essential oil roll-on blend that I put on my wrists and back of neck right before bed. It is relaxing, calming and helps induce sleep. You can also apply topically and/or diffuse Lavender to help with sleep.
• Stretch Marks – Gentle Baby, Lavender and Frankincense mixed with a carrier oil and massaged onto affected areas (belly, chest, hips). My favorite is to mix a drop Frankincense with Rosehip oil and massage it all over my tummy before bed! It is so moisturizing and also helps if your skin is feeling itchy!
• Hormonal Acne & Blemishes – Lets be honest, pregnancy may bring a “glow” for some people, but some of us more unfortunate souls end up struggling with unwanted and unappreciated hormonal acne. My lifesavers are Tea Tree and Frankincense! Use Tea Tree as a spot treatment on individual spots and use a drop or two of Frankincense mixed with your night cream and rubbed all over your face.
• Fatigue/Exhaustion – Especially during the  first and third trimesters our bodies can be quite worn out from all the work they are doing making a baby! To combat this, I love to diffuse uplifting and energy giving oils! Grapefruit and Orange are awesome for this, they smell great and really boost energy levels.
• Immunity Boosting – Thieves, Thieves, Thieves you guys!!! Seriously, it’s the best!  While pregnant our immune systems are compromised and it is easier to get sick. We are currently entering the cold/flu season here and I have been diffusing Thieves on the daily as well as rolling it onto my feet at night!
• High Blood-Pressure – This may not be an issue for some of you, but I was diagnosed with Hypertension during my first pregnancy and I’m trying everything I can this time to keep my blood pressure stable. Throughout my pregnancy and before every OB appointment I drop Ylang Ylang onto my wrists, rub Lavender onto the bottoms of my feet and put Stress-Away onto my chest and back of neck. This has helped me SO SO much!!! It’s worth the time and effort it takes to remember to apply the oils!

A couple other items I LOVE to use while pregnant:

• Stress Away Roll-On – Stress Away is one of my very favorite oils even when I’m not pregnant, but the anxiety and stress that pregnancy can cause can really be helped out with this amazing blend! Keep it in your purse and roll it onto your wrists anytime you feel the need!
• ClaraDerm Spray – I use this spray to prepare for labor and delivery. Just spray your *ehem* lady parts 1-3 times daily for the last 4 weeks of your pregnancy! It helps immensely! I didn’t tear at all having my first baby. This spray is also AMAZING for post partum healing, but I will talk about my favorite post-partum oils in a future post!

If you are interested in any of the above listed oils, you can get them HERE.

Some oils to avoid while pregnant: Rosemary, Fennel, Clary Sage, Juniper, Basil, Jasmine, Sage, Cinnamon, Wintergreen.

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