Pregnancy & Wellbeing
Safe Aromatherapy in Pregnancy: What to Use and What to Avoid
Aromatherapy can be a comforting companion through pregnancy, with a few sensible cautions. Here is a gentle, honest guide.
Pregnancy is a time when a little calm goes a long way, and scent can be a lovely, grounding comfort through it. It is also a time to be a bit more thoughtful, because not every essential oil is recommended and everyone is different. This guide keeps things simple and gentle, but please read the note just below first.
Scents Many Find Comforting
Plenty of parents-to-be find gentle scents reassuring during pregnancy, especially soft, floral and calming ones like lavender, chamomile and ylang ylang. These are the notes chosen for blends made specifically for pregnancy. The key is to keep things gentle, favour scenting the room over applying oils to the skin, and let comfort be your guide.
- Soft scents like lavender and chamomile
- Misting a well-ventilated room
- Blends made specifically for pregnancy
- Gentle, occasional use
- Stronger or stimulating oils
- The first trimester in particular
- Applying undiluted oils to skin
- Anything you are unsure about
How to Enjoy Aromatherapy Safely
The gentlest way to enjoy scent in pregnancy is to let it drift through the air rather than sit on your skin. Mist a well-ventilated room, keep it light, and stop if a scent ever feels overwhelming, since heightened sensitivity to smell is very common in pregnancy. When in doubt, choose a product blended for this stage of life, and check with your midwife.
Our Bump Blend, Made for This
We created the Bump Blend Atmosphere Mist especially for pregnancy, using a gentle blend of lavender, ylang ylang and chamomile. It is designed for calm, comforting moments through the day and before rest, and it is a favourite as a relaxation anchor for hypnobirthing practice too. As always, have a quick word with your midwife if you are unsure.
Bump Blend Mist
Lavender, ylang ylang and chamomile, blended specially for pregnancy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is aromatherapy safe during pregnancy?
Many people enjoy gentle aromatherapy in pregnancy, often through room scenting rather than applying oils to the skin. Because sensitivities vary and some oils are best avoided, it is important to check with your midwife or a qualified professional first.
Can I use lavender when pregnant?
Lavender is one of the scents many people find gentle and comforting, and it features in blends made specifically for pregnancy. As with anything in pregnancy, check with your midwife if you are unsure.
How should I use aromatherapy safely in pregnancy?
Favour misting a well-ventilated room over applying oils to the skin, choose products blended specifically for pregnancy, avoid anything you are unsure about, and always seek professional guidance, especially in the first trimester.
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Shop Bump BlendLaura Colucci is a yoga teacher and the creator of the Spritz Wellness range. You can find her classes and teaching at Laura Colucci Yoga.
