Oils for postnatal depression -mother breasfeeding

[vlcebunny]

My friend is due to give birth soon and has asked me to create a "potion" to help with post-natal depression/baby blues. Of course she doesnt know if she will have it or not but the fact that she is stressing out about having it makes me think she could get it. Its not uncommon after all.
ANYWAY...(!) what do you guys recommend?
I know bergamot, neroli, rose and citrusy oils are great for depression but i want to know how to administer them safely.
What product should i make?massage oil?cream?bath blend?
Im worried about interactions w/breastfeeding.

What can i do to lift her spirits that will be safe for baby?

TIA,
Rosie x

 

[Mr.Klaus]

just bumping this post...*BUMP*!

 

[Prodigy]

Hi rosie83

I would suggest that you use them either as an inhalation (putting a couple of drops of the chosen oil onto a tissue and inhaling) or in a bath blend. Either way won't affect baby when breastfeeding and will make her feel better and therefore boost her immune system as well. Another oil that is worth a try is sandalwood as I have found this with rose works really well, Melissa is another but rather on the expensive side and difficult to get the pure stuff. After her six week check she will benefit from a massage and I would suggest you keep to a very low dose of 1/2% to 1% only (that's if she hasn't had a ceasarean in which case you shouldn't massage for 3 months as this operation carries a very high risk of blood clots)

I wish your friend all the best at this wonderful time.

Love and light