Lavender Oil In Bath After Childbirth

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Lavender oil in bath after childbirth.

In pregnancy lavender oil can be added to a bath to help soothe away pregnancy aches and pain and relieve stress. Add a tablespoon of mother s bath oil under warm running taps. Some mums recommend adding tea tree and or lavender oil for their antiseptic. To aid sleep place a tissue with two drops of lavender oil on it next to your pillow or add a couple of drops to a burner and place in the bedroom for 15 minutes before going to bed.

Avoid contact with eyes. It can also act as a natural antiseptic and insect repellent which is useful as you will find many pharmaceutical ointments come with a warning to be avoided during pregnancy. Lavender can be a great help during labor as both a calming oil and as a pain reliever. I forgot to use my lavendar oil in labour too but used it loads after.

It might also reduce pain in this area but results are conflicting. Here s what you need to know stitches after birth. Avoid use in case of known allergy to listed. Recommended for expectant and new mothers but can also be used as a general relaxing bath oil.

I had trouble settling dd when we first came home from hospital and the midwife suggested a little lavendar oil mixed with milk and added to the bath the milk helps the oil mix with the water to help us sleep we shared baths then and it was lovely. Each bottle should be enough for 6 8 baths.