We so often hear "never use essential oils during pregnancy" ....
This sentence really should be nuanced.
In fact, aromatherapy can be dangerous during pregnancy, a very special time in many women's lives.
In fact, it is strongly advised not to use essential oils before the first three months of pregnancy, simply to avoid poisoning the foetus.
After this period, however, essential oils can become your best friends and, if used wisely and sparingly, will enable you to have a very pleasant pregnancy.
General precautions when using essential oils during pregnancy
Pregnancy is full of emotions and question marks, and you need to pay more attention than ever to your health, morale and well-being.
During this time, you can take care of your body and the baby you are expecting with the benefits of essential oils. But beware, there are certain precautions to be taken.
If you have a fever (flu, otitis, angina, bronchitis, if accompanied by fever), urinary tract infection, severe, persistent or abnormal headache, abdominal pain or repeated vomiting, consult your doctor immediately to rule out an emergency,
- Do not use essential oils during the first 3 months of pregnancy unless your doctor says otherwise, caution is the rule.
- Do not use ketone-rich essential oils orally during pregnancy without medical advice.
- Choose the cutaneous route, limited to local and momentary treatment, avoiding the abdomen, waist and areas close to the baby.
- Do not apply essential oils to the skin before exposure to the sun.
Essential oils allowed during pregnancy
Please refer directly to the plant presentation if the essential oil is authorised by the following symbols: