What scent brings on labour?
Clary sage essential oil is derived from the salvia sclarea herb. It has a sweet, nutty smell and can help reduce pain, fear and tension and may also help speed up your labour. Massage gently around the abdomen area, including the hips, pelvis and lower back. This blend can also be rubbed into your feet and palms. Use a combination of these techniques during labour to increase effectiveness. Other essential oils that work well with clary sage oil for massage include rose, neroli and lavender.
What are the aromatherapy oils for birth?
The Birth Blend is a beautiful pure blend of three essential oils: lavender, frankincense and mandarin. It creates the perfect scent to accompany your birth and your birth journey – I also use it in all my classes. Lavender for relaxation (oh yes! Frankincense to keep your breathing slow and calm (game changer! Room spray by Take Five Aromatherapy. Frankincense is a deeply relaxing essential oil, great for balancing emotions and releasing fear. This makes it an ideal fragrance during birth and transitioning in labour. Rose Geranium is a fabulous oil for pregnancy relaxation.