
Essential Oils During Pregnancy: Safe Use and What to Avoid
Essential Oils During Pregnancy: Safe or Not?
Being pregnant is a magical time full of change, growth and new intuition. Your body is working hard to create a new life, and that requires extra care and attention. In fact, the year before is almost as important to give you the foundation for a healthy pregnancy, and... for a healthy recovery afterwards!
Many women turn to natural support during pregnancy, such as essential oils, to help reduce nausea, promote relaxation, or improve sleep. But is it safe? And what should you look for? Let’s take a look at the facts.
Can you safely use essential oils during pregnancy?
Yes, but with the right precautions. Essential oils are powerful and can enter your system through your skin and breathing. Because your body can be more sensitive during pregnancy and the baby is still developing, it is important to be careful.
What does science say?
🔹 A review in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2020) shows that aromatherapy with certain essential oils can be effective against nausea, stress and insomnia in pregnant women.
🔹 Research published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice (2019) shows that inhaling lemon or peppermint oil reduces first-trimester nausea in over 70% of women .
🔹 A study in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2018) found that lavender oil can help relieve pain and promote relaxation during labor.
However, caution is advised, because some oils can stimulate the uterus, for example. In addition, you only use the 100% pure and clean oils from Young Living. So that you use the best for yourself and your child. Without toxic chemicals, and without fillers that do not need to be mentioned.
Which oils are safe?
✅ Safe oils for pregnant women (when diluted and used in moderation):
- Lavender – Calms, helps with stress and sleep
- Chamomile – Relaxing and calming
- Ylang Ylang – Balances emotions
- Ginger – Relieves nausea and digestive complaints
- Citrus oils (orange, lemon, mandarin) – Refreshing and mood enhancing
💡 Tip: Always choose 100% pure oils without synthetic additives.
Which oils should you avoid?
🚫 These oils can stimulate the uterus, affect hormone balance or are simply too strong:
- Sage (can induce labor)
- Rosemary (may increase blood pressure)
- Cinnamon (can cause skin irritation and be too stimulating)
- Peppermint (may affect milk production if you want to breastfeed)
- Juniper and basil (may affect the kidneys and blood circulation)
How do you use essential oils extra safely during pregnancy?
🔹 Use small amounts – During pregnancy, your body is more sensitive. Less is often better.
🔹 Avoid internal use – Essential oils are highly concentrated and can cross the placenta. Seek personal advice if you are used to taking essential oils internally and want to continue doing so.
🔹 Always do a patch test – Hormonal changes can cause your skin to react differently than normal.
🔹 Use a diffuser instead of direct skin application – Aromatherapy through a diffuser is an extra gentle way to experience the benefits of oils.
The power of natural support
Essential oils can contribute to a relaxing and balanced pregnancy in a gentle, holistic way when used correctly.
Want to know more about how you can support your pregnancy and delivery with natural remedies? Contact us for a measurement and your personal plan!
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