A great way to relax in pregnancy is to enjoy the aromas of essential oils because certain scents promote relaxation of body and mind, fighting the stress that is so damaging to mother and baby, and getting a good night's sleep.
Although it seems harmless, aromatherapy is only advisable from the 12 weeks of gestation, because during the first trimester the risks of using aromatherapy during this period are greater. Here are three oils that can be safely used:
1. Stable feet with chamomile essential oil
The essential oil of chamomile has calming action, causing a feeling of relaxation in the pregnant. It can also be used in case of insomnia because it soothes and relaxes the body, providing a better quality of sleep.
Ingredients
- 3 drops chamomile essential oil
- 1 liter of water
- half a glass of coarse salt
Method of preparation
Put the water to boil and then boiled, put in a bowl and add the essential oil of chamomile and the coarse salt. Next, when the water is warm place your feet inside the basin and use to inhale the steam that comes out of the basin, for at least 10 minutes.
One should take the opportunity to read a book with themes that bring peace and tranquility and focus on breathing, paying attention to the entry and exit of air from the lungs.
2. Light an aromatic candle
Another good way to improve the quality of sleep, avoiding wake up often at night, is to promote a quiet environment to sleep better.
A good strategy is to light an aromatic candle with essential lavender oil because it has soothing and relaxing properties, being effective not only against stress but also against insomnia. If you do not find an aromatic candle of lavender, you can enjoy its benefits in another way:
Ingredients
- 5 drops lavender essential oil
- 1 bowl of 1 liter of boiling water
Method of preparation
Add the drops of lavender essential oil in the hot water of the bowl and leave next to the bed. As the water vapor is coming out the aroma of lavender will be more intense, and will make it easier to fall asleep faster.
3. Massage with essential oil of orange blossom
The orange-flower essential oil also has calming and relaxing action, helping in the treatment of stress or insomnia. A good way to take advantage of its benefits is to add in a bottle of moisturizing cream of your choice. If you enjoy another massage with oil you can mix unscented sweet almond oil with orange-flower oil.
Ingredients
- 10 drops of orange-flower essential oil
- 100 ml unscented moisturizing cream or 100 ml sweet almond oil
Method of preparation
Simply mix the ingredients very well and then use them to apply throughout the body after bathing.
Essential oils can be found in health food stores, some pharmacies, and can also be purchased over the internet.
But apart from adopting these strategies it is also important to avoid the worries and sources of stress to get the thoughts in order and prepare for the arrival of the baby. Writing down on paper everything you need to solve for the arrival of babies can be a good strategy to take action without wasting time.
