I use and recommend doTERRA Essential Oils as they are 100% Pure, Ethically and Sustainably Sourced from the Indigenous Habitat Globally, tested for potency and purity, third party tested and are safe, natural, free of contaminants/synthetics/fillers and offer incredible therapeutic value. To read more about why I love these oils click here.
The Basics Pregnancy Support Kit
AU $147.50 + shipping (includes your wholesale membership)
If you suffer from morning sickness, feel nauseous or have a hard time “staying regular” during pregnancy this blend will be your saviour, keep it in your purse at all times, even sniffing it from the bottle can help calm your stomach and the nauseous feelings as well as heartburn. You can also dilute with fractionated coconut oil and apply topically to your wrists and stomach. So fast acting, natural and works brilliantly (it is a blend of Ginger Rhizome/Root, Peppermint Plant, Caraway Seed, Coriander Seed, Anise Seed, Tarragon Plant, and Fennel Seed essential oils).
Pregnancy can be an interesting time with your moods and hormones flying around, use this blend daily to help with anxious feelings, staying grounded, connected and calm. Apply to the soles of your feet morning and night and to your wrists, back of neck as needed, you can also just sniff it straight from the bottle and use it aromatically to help support you emotionally. Prediluted in carrier oil so can be used as is.
Lavender is all things calming, also a great one to massage onto sore, swollen legs. If you have trouble sleeping at night pop a drop or two on your pillow and/or massage the soles of your feet with lavender in a carrier oil. Great with Balance layered underneath it. If things get a bit tense whip out the lavender! A great one to have when baby comes along too, all things calming and soothing and our most popular oil by far.
Fractionated Coconut Oil
AU $16.50
A safe carrier oil to use when diluting and using your essential oils topically.
In short the benefits include basic nutrition, gut health, energy, stamina, emotional stability, regulating blood pressure, avoiding issues postpartum, supporting proper digestion and absorption of nutrients, preparing for rich breast milk, easing leg/muscle/ligament cramps and spasms. Supports healthy connective tissue and skin, prepare the cervix for birth and more. It really is a must have, take for the duration, leading up to pregnancy if possible and postpartum. Use as a daily health maintenance and support program.
PB Assist+® is a proprietary formula of pre-biotic fibre and six strains of probiotic microorganisms in a unique double-layer vegetable capsule delivering 6 billion CFUs of active probiotic cultures and soluble pre-biotic FOS (fructo-oligosaccharides) that encourage culture adhesion and growth. The time-release, double-capsule delivery system protects sensitive probiotic cultures from stomach acid. PB Assist+ supports healthy digestive functions and immunities and is safe for use by all members of your family.
A beautiful uplifting oil, fantastic to increase alertness, vitality and energy and also great digestive support. Also contains powerful antioxidants and immune enhancing properties. You can also use this to naturally clean your home with water and white vinegar as you want to be particularly cautious of avoiding toxic chemicals during pregnancy, when you have a baby and really for the rest of your life. Also divine in my Wild Orange Jaffa Slice recipe, which makes a great nutrient dense, pregnancy craving snack.
PLEASE NOTE
There are differing opinions regarding essential oil use and safety during pregnancy as well as nursing. It is common to find warnings everywhere about which oils one should and should not use during pregnancy. The most commonly expressed concern is over the topical and internal use of essential oils.
When using essential oils that are laden with impurities there is a legitimate threat posed to a developing fetus. However if the user has ensured they are only using pure, unadulterated essential oils (the reason I only use and recommend doTERRA because of their third party testing of EVERY batch and stringent testing methods), many of those concerns become unwarranted. It is recommended a pregnancy woman be under the care of a physician and/or midwife and consult with them prior to taking/using new products to take into account their individual circumstances.
WARNING: The only oil I would never, ever use during pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester but throughout pregnancy until such time as I am due/overdue is Clary Sage or blends such as Solace/Clary Calm which contain Clary Sage. It can bring on and support labor so save it for that time. The use of peppermint essential oil can limit milk production in some women so best avoided towards the very end of pregnancy and when you give birth and your milk is coming in. Unless you have a massive case of oversupply. Then it can be quite handy!!
Always dilute properly with a carrier oil when using topically, err on the side of caution and choose aromatic use where appropriate. Consult with a healthcare practitioner.