Pregnancy and Essential Oils

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Howdy Tammy,

 

> I have just recently found out that I am expecting my second child, do

> any of you know what the verdict is with diffusing essential oils? I

> have been experiencing some depression and know that topical use is not

> at all recommended... I would do anything to have at least the ability

> to diffuse at this point. Any ideas?

>

> Thanks,

> Tammy

 

First .. Congratulations! :-)

 

Second .. I agree with what Kathleen wrote (below) with a couple of

qualifications. I've written on the subject a few times over the

years .. some of the posts in this News Group archive are listed

below:

 

http://health./message/38765

 

http://health./message/38766

 

http://health./message/38770

 

http://health./message/38771

 

http://health./message/38772

 

http://health./message/8967

 

And from Martin's Articles Archives .. at

http://www.aromamedical.com/articlesarchive.html .. which everybody

should read anyway .. check out:

 

http://www.aromamedical.com/articles/eosafety.html

 

http://www.aromamedical.com/articles/herbspreg.html

 

And finally .. the most informative post on pregnancy is here.

http://health./message/11049

 

Y'all keep smiling. :-) Butch http://www.AV-AT.com

 

 

> There is no evidence to suggest that using Eo's during pregnancy is harmful.

> However, having said that.... it's a matter of comfort zoning. If you're not

> comfortable using them on your body then don't do it.

>

> I never used oils in my first trimester. Simply because I was paranoid. If I

> were to get pregnant again (and Gods forBID), I still wouldn't use them in

> my first trimester. It goes past the boundries of my comfort level. I

> wouldn't even sniff them (except for peppermint) until the second.

>

> However, if you like oils, are comfortable with using them, then use them.

> As I said, there is no evidence anywhere to suggest that they are harmful.

>

> So diffuse away and enjoy.

>

> K