Best Essential Oils for Delivery and Postpartum

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Oct 20

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In one of my blogs I shared about Essential Oils and Pregnancy. There are many resources on pregnancy but not much out there to be found on delivery and especially postpartum. I believe not many women know how helpful essential oils can be for labor and postpartum recovery.

I think it’s important to note that not all essential oils are the same. Some essential oils are made from plants which were heavily sprayed with pesticides. Also, some companies dilute essential oils with carrier oils, or cheaper similar essential oils. Check out a blog on Quality of Essential Oils to learn more about quality of essential oils.

I was planning on natural birth and did not want to be medically induced. When I was 39 weeks and 3 days, I created a blend of labor inducing essential oils:

12 drops Clary Sage essential oil

10 drops of Clove essential oil

5 drops Cinnamon Bark essential oil

2 tablespoons of Jojoba oil

I applied this synergy blend to my back, lower abdomen every 1-2 hours to kick start labor and in early labor. I also diffused this synergy blend. Within 48 hours I began having mild contractions. They were 10 minutes apart for 15 hours. During 15 hours of early labor I was trying to stay active around the house but took naps to feel rested. Within following 6 hours my contractions were 5 minutes apart and I barely had enough time to get to the hospital. Peppermint essential oil was very helpful during final hours of labor, I applied it in low dilution to my lower back for pain every 30 minutes (total of 3 times before I had a baby). Unfortunately, I did not have enough time to turn on the diffuser when I got the hospital during final stage of labor. The plan was to diffuse Wild Lavender, Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang, and Wild Orange to relax and brighten my mood. Peppermint essential oil can be added for nausea.