During pregnancy your body is undergoing enormous change, turning a few cells into a living and breathing human being. It’s no wonder that energy levels can take a dive, particularly in the first and last pregnancy trimesters. Sleep can also become disrupted as your pregnancy progresses, with some women finding it hard to get comfortable in bed. Our essential oils expert, Aromatherapist Jo Kellett shares some essential oil blends to help boost energy during pregnancy for women experiencing energy dips.
Jo says: “Growing babies take a lot of energy from their mothers, so many pregnant women feel tired throughout the 40 weeks. Whilst it’s a really good idea to rest and slow down during the latter stages of pregnancy, you can boost energy from the second trimester. Use essential oils to invigorate and enliven your body from the second trimester and provide deep relaxation in the third. Just make sure you’re using the pregnancy-safe blends”.
Invigorating diffuser blend
Add the following essential oils to an Aroma Spa Diffuser:
2 drop of Cardamom – Cardamom ellettaria
2 drops of May Chang – Litsea cubeba
4 drops of Mandarin – Citrus nobilis
Relaxing diffuser blend
Add the following essential oils to an Aroma Spa Diffuser:
2 drops of Lavender – Lavandula angustifolia
1 drop of Chamomile (Roman) – Anthemis nobilis
5 drops of Bergamot – Citrus bergamia
*If you have any concerns about you or your babies’ health during pregnancy you should consult your Midwife or Obstetrician. The use of essential oils is complimentary to your well-being during your pregnancy and does not take the place of orthodox medical care*
About Jo Kellett
Our essential oil expert, Jo Kellett TIDHA MIFPA CIMI, graduated from the Tisserand Institute of Holistic Aromatherapy in 1996. She returned to the college in 1999 as an Essential Oil Therapeutics Tutor, where she taught until the college closed. Jo runs a successful private Aromatherapy practice in Brighton, specialising in Women’s health. Jo is also an internationally published author and has lectured on the subject of Aromatherapy both in the UK and abroad.
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