Aromatherapy and Childbirth/Chris /Tracy

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> Leaf Tea (did the tea part throughout my whole pregnancies). I used

an

> aromatherapy blend that I diffused in the room while I was in

labor, and

> during the intense parts, sniffed it right up close, and also had

an AT

> blend I used for massage (but I kinda got to the point I didn't want

> massage Don't forget how relaxing certain kinds of music can

be

>

> I agree with Dale's other suggestions too .. they may sound kinda

silly,

> but they have been known in more than one occasion to work! (See my

next

> post)

>

> *Smile*

> Chris (list mom)

> http://www.alittleolfactory.com

>

Chris- Sounds alot like my last birth! I have used eo's with all

my pregnancies and births and especially loved them with my last

one. We had our twins at home with 3 midwives, great smelling oils

and a short 4 hour labor:) I am a music in labor person also, and it

became my focus, once I didn't want anyone to touch me! With my

first two births I wish I had used them more. I also use EO's with

my doula clients, and so many of them cherish the memory and always

comment on the smells! If it is a hospital birth we have nurses and

Dr's come gather in the room because it smells so good. Tracy- you

are a wise lady and how lucky your daughter is to have you! I have a

granola mom myself, and am so glad she knew so much ahead of her

time! I hope your daughter has a wonderful birth!