Essential Oils for Pregnancy & Birthing

by Hasso Wittboldt-Mueller, ND.

First of all Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils from Young Living are safe, organic
and non toxic if used with common scents !n order to gain proper therapeutic
effects with Essential Oils the importance of purit" cannot #e overstated$
%F&O'(!)O standards are the highest in the industr" and guarantee not onl"
#est *ualit" #ut also #est therapeutic effects$
This document was #orn from our own interest in using YL Oils for our own
home #irth in )eptem#er +,,- The idea was to create a guideline on how to
use Young Living therapeutic grade essential oils #efore, during and after #irth
The information given here is meant to serve health professionals, as well as
new parents, as a guideline to ma.e more informed product choices !n this
wa" the following ideas are not meant to serve as prescriptions to solve
an"#od"s s"mptoms, #ut are rather meant to #e applied in a more
comprehensive context
!f "ou are not familiar with Young Living Essential Oils "et, please /oin one of
m" educational Essential Oil events to learn more
For now here is a place #egin0en/o"$
A general guideline is that you want to see responses take place relatively quickly with
therapeutic oils. If nothing happens for a while after youve applied an oil, it might be
wise to try another one that addresses a similar pattern and see if that does the trick.
Using Eos Essential !ils" can be very self#empowering if we create the time and space
inside ourselves and listen to our inner guidance.
$e are all bio#logical individuals and respond therefore different to different stimuli.
%oung &iving Essential !ils are safe to work with in general. 'ost oils could actually be
used neat undiluted" on almost all adults but please avoid contact with the eyes. Avoid
using them on the genital area in general or if then only in diluted form. (his applies for
mucus linings like the genitals, as some oils might sting if not diluted with a carrier oil
like %&s )* eg. or any other vegetable oil serving as a carrier oil. +urthermore, some
people are more sensitive than others, so diluted an E! in such a case might be
appropriate. ,emember that Essential !ils are highly concentrated substances. !ften it is
not the amount of E! used at any given application but the frequency of application that
matters, that means how often an E! is actually used, which creates its powerful results.
-atural remedies differ vastly from $estern 'edicine drugs because the strength
E!s have comes often more through their ability in changing the .terrain than /ust
treating an isolated single function.
0lease also refer to the .%& User 1uide 1uidelines for further 2afety information which
comes with all of your first orders.
2ome ideas3
4ere is a list of ideas to work from. +ollow your own intuition and inner guidance when
you are in doubt or simply pick up the phone and call me or someone else you trust who
knows how to work with %& !ils.
If no specifics are given please use your own common sense.
! wouldnt go an"where without these1
)alor A' and 0' on the spine and5or bottom of the feet # for deep 6entral -ervous
2ystem rela7ation and to enhance the action of all other %& Essential !ils used.
-ing7ia ,ed # 8#9 o:. a day ; general Anti#o7idant support
!f the !mmune )"stem needs additional support1
(hieves a few drops on the feet at bedtime to support better immune function if it is
called for.
To optimi2e intestinal function and in case of constipation
6omfortone ; if tendency towards constipation e7ists
I60 ; increase fiber for better bowel formation and movement
Essential:yme ; digestive en:ymes taken before meals to improve digestion, which might be
challenged at times during pregnancy.
%fter #irth, anointing the #a#"
%& +rankincense ; Apply on the whole body diluted as an ointment Eg.<=drops in
8o:. 6arrier !il like %&s )* !il
%& (rauma &ife # >lend 4elichrysum, &avender, )alerian,
2andalwood, ,ose, 2pruce, 1eranium, ?avana, 6itrus hystri7"
Apply wherever the (rauma happened, head area etc. or simply on the crown and the
feet right after birth.
2ee also (rauma section
3ac. 4ain
%& 0an Away ; on the area of pain, directly or diluted with a few
drops )* or vegetable oil
%& )alor, on the area
%& Aroma2ie:, on the area
2ee also 'uscular 0ain
3alance Energ" Field
%& $hite Angelica >lend on shoulders to strengthen the Energy >odies
%& 4armony >lend, applied on all @ charkas and5or the spine for deeper balancing
%& )alor >lend on the feet and5or spine to help the -ervous 2ystem to .unwind
3leeding 5an" t"pe6
4elichrysum # internally used depending on situation, talk to midwife
(rauma&ife 4elichrysum, &avender, )alerian, 2andalwood, ,ose,
2pruce, 1eranium, ?avana, 6itrus hystri7" ; e7ternally.
3lood 4ressure
If too low or too high during pregnancy or birthing3
%& Aroma&ife >lend, I drop on the heart and inner wrist
%& 6lary 2age lowers if too high
3reast infection( mil. fever(mastitis ; if breast arent emptied completely or when
milk ducts get clogged or if breast#feeding is stopped abruptly.
6old 6ompress up to hourly during the day with
%& 1eranium 8drop
%& &avender 8drop
%& ,ose 9drops
In 8.A pints cold water, dip washcloth into it, squee:e e7cess water out and apply on
breast
If also fever associated with it3 Add Eucalyptus globulus foot bath to
the program. A drops added to B tsp sea salt and added to water
3reech 3a#ies
(ry 'yrrh applied to the belly button, several drops rubbed onto the belly, repeated
application might be needed.
7irculation
'assage legs every day with %& 6ypress, %& 4elichrysum and
%& (angerine, each a couple of drops with a squirt of )*
6arrier !il or other vegetable oil
%& -ing7ia ,ed /uice, 8 o:. twice a day
7ongestion
?uring labor3 ?iffuse %& Euc.globulus or Eucalyptus.radiata ;
!r %& ,osemary ; all three decongest
7ontractions
(o increase and strengthen them3
%& 6lary 2age applied around the inside of the ankles and internally as needed, eg. 8
drop every half an hour
7olic
%& ,oman 6hamomile, compress on babies belly with 8 drop in bowl of warm water
7esarean(78)ection
%& ,ose ; heals emotional trauma plus is re/uvenative to the
skin5tissue also part of (rauma &ife"
%& 4elichrysum ; heals tissue trauma, stops bleeding also in %&
(rauma &ife >lendC"
%& Idaho >alsam +ir # one time 8= drops into .!!D capsule taken
internally to wean off pain medications
after 6#section
%& >elieve >lend +rankincense, Idaho >alsam +ir and ,osewood"
# wound healing, diluted on the area
%& &avender ; prevention of scaring, skin healing
%& (rauma &ife 4elichrysum, &avender, )alerian, 2andalwood,
,ose, 2pruce, 1eranium, ?avana, 6itrus hystri7" ; covers a large terrain of application
9ilation, if dela"ed
%& 6lary 2age, use orally 8 drop every 8A minutes or * drops and see what happens
over the ne7t couple hours, then repeat if necessary.
9iaper 'ash
%& 1entle >aby diluted 83<= with %& )* or almond oil
Edema
%& 6ypress and (angerine, each one drop, repeat several times a day
drink ?andelion &EA+ tea as well several cups a day
$ater ,etention 'assage !il >lend3
%& (angerine, 9 drops
%& &emon, 8 drop
%& 6ypress, E drops
%& &avender, E drops
%& 1eranium, < drops
'i7ed into3 9 859 (b. almond oil, 859 (b. /o/oba oil
8 Evening 0rimrose oil capsule appro7. 8= drops"
(his can be used all throughout pregnancy. ,ela7 on the sofa with your
legs raised on pillows. Apply the oils to your feet, ankles and legs,
massaging toward your heart to help circulation. (he help of your partner would
certainly be appreciated.
Emotional )upport
%& +orgiveness >lend ; holding on to the past
%& 2urrender >lend ; to support in letting go
2ee also +ear, 0anic, (rauma, 0ost partum depression, 2elf#esteem
Energ"
(o strengthen energy3
%& En#er#gee >lend, 8 drop applied to each kidney on the back, l drop over rib areas left
and right" or on the bottom of both feet and5or on bottom of feet
%& ,osemary, same as above or on the neck area
Episiotom" ; see 0erineum 6are
Fear
%& 0eace F 6alming ; diffuse during labor
%& &avender ; add to bath water at birth or diffuse it in the room
Group 3eta )trep
%& (hieves, < drops on soles of feet morning and night.
%& )alor >lend on the spine, A drops distributed along the spine,
morning and night
:eart 3urn
%& 0eppermint internally 8 drop when needed
%& ?i#1i:e on the belly, <#E drops directly for the mother
6ombination of both works bestC
!tching, vaginal
2it:bath with 8 drop %& ,ose and 8 drop %& 0eppermint into a B tsp salt, added to the
bath water
!ndigestion
%& ?i#1i:e ; a few drops on the belly, diluted for babies to support digestion and to
prevent colic.
%& 0eppermint ; internally one drop on the tongue for mother, on the bottom of the feet
838= diluted for babies
Lactation
%& +ennel oil 9 drops in honey water every two hours.
La#or
Early &abor ; to halt labor
%& 6lary 2age A#@ drops and5or +ennel
%& &avender, apply a few drops on the belly and wait and see ;
calming and rela7ing
%& 0eace F 6alming >lend, apply on the heart and solar ple7us, /ust 8 drop or so or
diffuse it.
Encourage labor3 in general Gasmine and 6lary 2age can be helpful.
Amount varies from case to case. (aking a drop of 6lary 2age for e7ample once
every 8A minutes to an hour might do it.
Use Gasmine only e7ternally as a fragrance, dont use it internally.
?uring &abor3
E drops %& 4elichrysum
E drops %& +ennel
9 drops %& 0eppermint
A drops %& %lang %lang
< drops %& 6lary 2age
859 o:. )* carrier oil
Apply only after the labor starts. 'assage inside the ankles, on little toes, little
fingers and lower tummy and back.
!r +rankincense, applied diluted around vaginal opening
?iffusing >lend3
E= drops %& &avender
<@ drops %& +rankincense
98 drops %& %lang %lang
9= 6hamomile ,oman
?iffuse in birthing room
!r simply 2ingle !ils that call you
$ash 6loth >lend3
8= drops %& Gasmine
A drops %& 6hamomile ,oman
A drops %& 1eranium
9= drops %& &avender
Use in a bowl of water, swish a washcloth and use to cool momHs head and face.
Afterbirth >lend3
8= drops %& 1eranium
8A drops %& Gasmine
Use with a carrier oil to help e7pel placenta and tone the uterus.
;orning )ic.ness ; see &ausea
;uscular pain
%& Aroma2ie: >lend on sore muscle with a squirt of )* or other vegetable oil
%& !rtho2port 'assage !il ; ready to go muscular and skeletal pain formula, apply on
location several times a day
%& ,osemary ; directly on muscles or with )* carrier oil
%& )alor ; directly on sore areas and5or on bottom of feet and5or on spine.
;outhwash(Oral :"giene
If sensitivity to breath smell of support team, have them take a
sip of %& (hieves 'outhwash
!, a drop of %& 0eppermint and %& &emon oil orally on the tongue
&ausea
0eppermint on the tongue, 8 drop at a time
&emon or other %& 6itrus E!s in water, A drops to a quart keep
drinking all day long, purifies the lymph system
-ing7ia ,ed, 9 o:. a day
4erineum care
%void a possi#le Episiotom"1
0erineal massage prior to labor3
>lend of3
%& 6lary 2age A drops and %& ,ose 9 drops , in 8o: $heatgerm oil.
'yrrh applied on the perineum diluted 838= with %& )* carrier oil
%& 6laraderm 2pray after every time peat or several times a day
on the perineum
(hree weeks before delivery3
I drops 1eranium
A drops &avender
8 o:. almond oil
'i7 and rub on the perineum three times a day. (his helps to soften the cervi7 and thins
the membrane to get ready for delivery.
!ne $eek >efore ?elivery3
I drops 1eranium
A drops &avender
A drops +ennel
8 o:. almond oil
Apply this on the perineum to further get it ready.
0erineal massage once labor is well established
'yrrh, few drops diluted in carrier oil )*", 838=
4erineal tear and trauma
%& 6laraderm 2pray # apply several times daily to hourly
%& 'elrose >lend dilute 838= with vegetable oil and apply
2it:bath with3
%& 6ypress 9 drops
%& &avender < drops
Add to 859tsp of salt and mi7 into bath water
2ee also Episiotomy prevention
4anic
o %& 0eace F 6alming >lend, apply on your body chest, wrists" or
diffuse in air fan or diffuser or use in bath
o %& &avender, same application
4ost 4artum 9epression # often arrives with onset of lactation, one to four days after birth
o (hyromin, 9#< capsules at night to support thyroid gland function
o Ultra %oung 2ublingual 2pray to /ump start pituitary
o %& Gasmine bath, add a few drops into 859tsp of salt and mi7 into bath water or J
o If you dont have %& Gasmine, do the bath with %& %lang %lang o r %& 6lary 2age
o %& ,ose , simply /ust smelling it or applying it on the body
o %& +rankincense, diffuse or apply anywhere on the body, direct or diluted
o >lend of3
%& >ergamot 9
%& %lang %lang 9
%& 6lary 2age 9
Add to 859tsp of salt and mi7 into bath water
)elf8Love
,ose ; invokes it, apply on chest
)elf8esteem
%& >elieve >lend +rankincense, Idaho >alsam +ir and ,osewood" ; apply anywhere
%& )alor >lend, apply on soles of feet or chest
).in
9r" in infants
%& ,ose 8 drop in A= ml sweet almond oil
!tch" ).in 3lend during pregnanc"
E drops (angerine
E drops 1eranium
E drops &avender
E drops 6ypress
< drops &emon
Added to 9 859 (b. Almond oil
859 (b. /o/oba oil
8 Evening 0rimrose capsule appro7. 8= drops"
8 )itamin E capsule appro7. 8= drops"
(his oil can be used almost daily during pregnancy.
Apply it to wet skin after showering, especially on the growing belly. It may help in not
having to e7perience the itch that most mothers speak of, plus it could be beneficial for
stretch marks as well.
)leeplessness
%& &avender, drop a few drops on you pillow or have a bath with it.
%& )alor >lend on soles of feet at night before bed time
)ore nipples
%& ,ose, 8#9 drops in 9=ml sweet almond oil or %& )* >lend
)tretch mar.s
0revention3
%& (ender (ush !intment, apply a few times per day
%& &avender in )*
%& 1entle >aby >lend in )*
%& )alor >lend, like it comes out of the bottle
I suggest you rotate !ils5>lends
(reatment3
2ame as prevention, continue protocol
%& 1entle >aby >lend and 0renoloneK cream
also work well on stretch marks
Tiredness see also Energy"
%& ,osemary bath, 8= drop in a tsp of salt, added to the bath
Invigorating massage oil blend
+ormula3
,osewood 8@
!range *
1eranium 9
Add to A=ml vegetable oil like )*
Trauma
,ose ; 2upports in strengthening 2pirit
(rauma &ife ; in physical and psycho#emotional trauma, can be
Applied to the mother or child after birth, diluted 83 <= with )* on the baby !r directly
on mothers whole spine and feet after birth
2ee also 4erineum tear(trauma
<m#ilical 7ord
%& 'yrrh, apply to end of umbilical cord for better healing, 838= with 6arrier oil like %&s
)*
<terine Tonics1
Gasmine, 6lary 2age, +rankincense, %lang %lang, -utmeg
=ater #irth, during
%& 0eace F 6alming or %& &avender, mi7 8= drops to bath with B
(sp of salt added to bath water # to rela7
=ater 'etention ; 2ee Edema
L L L
4recautions in using E))E&T!%L O!L)
%void 7itrus oils on s.in areas that are exposed to direct sun light
during the day to avoid photo#sensitivities.
9ilute all Essential Oils for babies, when in doubt 83<= with a carrier oil
like %&s )*.
<sing Oils neat that means undiluted will create a tendency for the skin
to dry out easier. Using a carrier oil like )* will create a more sustained effect and reduce
the possibility for over sensitivities to occur, especially in newborn. 2ensitivities to %&
Essential !ils are seen very rarely. I+ they are seen the cause is either that a different
brand of chemically adulterated oils were used or because they were used in e7cess
which simply overloaded the system. !r the oils used per to high in 0henols eg.
!regano, (hyme"
$e only recommend the use of Young Living Therapeutic Grade
Essential Oils, as high quality standards A+-!, ; +rench 2tandards for (herapeutic
1rade Essential !ils" are an essential prerequisite to gain therapeutic results without
producing side effects
!ils to A)!I? during pregnancy3
>asil, >irch, 6alamus, 6assia, 6innamon bark, 4yssop, Idaho (ansy, &avandin a form of
&avender often sold in stores", ,osemary, 2age, (arragon.
:ere are some ideas for a Essential Oil 3irth >its the reasoning for these can be
found by getting more familiar with the above mentioned EO 'eference Guide
&ote1 If you have any specific issues that have been mentioned earlier please get
these oils independently from the following recommendations.
3asic 3irth >it
Every ?ay !ils Mit (he 0remium 2tarter kit is the best way to start"
Goy, 0eace F 6alming, &avender, 0anAway, &emon, 0urification, +rankincense, )alor"
2ee the other attachment for more information on thisC
)alor ; to .unwind , relieves aches and pains, central nervous system rela7ation
(ender(ush !intment ; preventing stretch marks
1entle >aby ; comforting, soothing, , reducing stress during pregnancy, preventing
stretch marks and scars and for bonding with baby prenatally by rubbing it on the belly
and later on by using it to prevent diaper rash. Apply also on perineum for softening of it.
6lary 2age ; support labor, rela7, support and balance hormone levels
6laraderm 2pray ; 0erineum preparation before birth and after birth for healing this it
+ennel ; support with lactation, digestion, colic etc.
Essential 3irth >it
>asic Mit plus3
(rauma &ife ; any trauma to the mum or baby, physically or emotionally, brain and
nervous system balancing, most comprehensive oil in dealing with trauma, tissue healer.
'yrrh ; softens 0erineum during labor, analgesic, anesthetic, heals
Umbilical cord ending of baby, immune support, spiritual uplifting, stimulates upper brain
centers5master glands similar to +rankincense and more.
7omprehensive >it
Essential >irth Mit plus3
+rankincense ; great purifier, opens brain function, pituitary and pineal gland, one of the
most holy oils for anointing the newborn, help in any type of wound healing, enhance
immune function and more.
,ose ; the greatest healer on the psycho#emotional plane, helps with healing trauma
also one of the (rauma&ife ingredients", stabili:es moods especially during post partum,
rela7ing, anti#scaring. deepens bonding with baby and more.
-ote3 I believe that this is the greatest treat you can give a woman who en/oys
fragrances. -ote that it takes ?,,, pounds of 'ose 4ET%L) to make /ust 8 pound of
,ose E!C $e are talking a truck loads hereC Any ,ose !il that is cheap is basically
garbage sorry to sayC" and therefore a ha:ard to your healthC 0lease dont use any ,ose
!il if you arent sure about its purity.
?I26&AI'E,3 (he information provided here is for educational purposes only, and is not
intended as diagnosis, treatment or prescription for any disease. (he decision to use, or
not to use, any of this information is the sole responsibility of the reader. Also, any and
all recommendations made only apply to %& Essential !ilsC
En/o" "our /ourne" with these ama2ingl" powerful plant medicines$
N$hen you change what you believe...suddenly life becomes a beautiful dream.N # ?on 'iguel
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