pregnant therapist

[Future?Artist]

Ok, here's my dilemma... I know I can't treat a pregnant client who is under three months and few essential oils should be used during pregnancy. But I've just found out that I, myself, am pregnant and I am under three months. I remember doing this whilst I did my course, but obviously it didn't apply to me then and I put it to the back of my head and I would like someone to clarify for me, can I do a treatment or not, and if so, should I avoid anything?

I think I remember there being a thread on here before about this, but I've been through the six pages and I can't find anything about it.

Thank you

xx

 

[starcraftstrategist]

I would avoid ALL essential oils in the first 12 weeks,
i found this link on google for you
[link=http://pregnancytoday.com/reference/articles/herbs.htm]http://pregnancytoday.com/reference/articles/herbs.htm[/link]

 

[Miss Laura]

hi there,Emma the atrticle you put up is very interesting but they are for the herbs and not the essence of the plant,they have differrent properties sometimes.

Some therapists state to steer clear of all oils but i dont think there is a need for that.When i was preganant i used citrus oils,tree oils and some fower oils,ylang ylang,geranium.
then after the three months i used most oils.I used subtle aromatherapy so it was 6 drops in 20- 25 mlthis is a very low dose and so i felt therewasnt a need for worry.
steer clear of emmenagogic oils in high doses.x

 

[Defense Devil]

Hi,

Thank you both

Linzi x

 

[Poomiasob]

Hi and congratulations on the pregnancy!

I would contact an aromatherapist specialising in pregnancy and see what they would recommend because I think the whole area is quite hazy without some specialist training from what I have learned so far!

Eagle