Body oil enriched with essential oils helps reduce anxiety and tension/ShutterStock
It is important that we prepare the body for the birth in the best possible way, so that we can arrive at the moment of truth as calm, strong as possible and of course we know that we have given our body what it needs to face what is to come,
Perin Chen Abo
, aromatherapist, is here to explain:
why it is important that we prepare mentally?
First of all, it is important that you remember that no matter how you plan to give birth, naturally, with an epidural, caesarean section, kneeling or on your back, it is important to prepare mentally and know what you are going for.
Always remember that your body knows what is best for it, and unexpected things may happen, that your baby may decide to be early or late - what is important is that you and your baby will be healthy.
Remember that no matter what and how things developed - what is important is that your baby will arrive and you will be able to give him what he needs.
Therefore, mental preparation is important and will help you to relax and breathe even at the moment of truth, if things have developed in a different way than you expected.
True, our body goes through something crazy, the changes are big, and sometimes you don't recognize yourself in the mirror.
Sometimes it's hot, too heavy, exhausting and you no longer have the strength.
But right before the birth, it is important to invest a little more in our body, so that we can help it arrive ready for birth.
I'm sure you've already heard how important it is to observe nutrition during pregnancy, moderate physical activity if possible, etc. - but this time I want to tell you how the essential oils can help you prepare mentally and physically.
Essential oils and the combination of body and mind
Using essential oils before and after childbirth provides many benefits, they affect the body as well as the mind.
Oils can be used by sniffing, for example.
Through sniffing the essential oils pass into our blood circulation and from there directly to the brain and their effect is immediate and very effective.
Essential oils that can be suitable here, for example, are orange and nettle sage.
I recommend using them from the first contractions at home.
These are two essential oils that ease the feeling of stress and pressure and will help you to relax and let go, gather for the birth.
These oils help release oxytocin (the love hormone) in the body.
In addition, the act of sniffing helps to deepen the breathing and by sniffing the essential oils endorphins are released into the body known as natural pain relievers.
How will you use them and what should you take to the delivery room?
I want to introduce you to 2 little vials that can do so much!
A mixture of oils to apply on the body during childbirth
Body oil enriched with essential oils will help you reduce anxiety and tension, let go and relax.
It is recommended to apply the mixture to the pelvis, chest and feet.
You can apply yourself or with the help of your partner or doula.
Start applying at home from the first contractions and also during the birth itself.
With the help of the essential oils in the mixture, there is a greater chance that the birth will be easier, calm, focused and in constant progress.
Sniffing salt for the time of birth,
take a few deep breaths.
It helps to deepen the breathing and with the help of essential oils endorphins and oxytocin are secreted into the body.
During pressure and stress, the body secretes adrenaline hormones that inhibit the birth process, therefore relaxation and calmness are very important and contribute to a normal and faster progress of the birth.
The smelling salt contains essential oils such as orange, netted sage, lavender, frankincense and grapefruit that ease the feeling of stress and pressure and will help you relax and let go.
In addition, the smelling salt also helps with nausea, helps relieve pain, elevates the mood and increases the feeling of security, the feeling of competence and optimism!
Using essential oils before and after childbirth provides many benefits/ShutterStock
The Jama application was established with the aim of providing a response to mothers of babies between the ages of birth and three, and to gather for them content, activities, tips from experts and videos that will accompany them throughout this challenging period.
All the content in the application "grows" together with the baby and is precisely adapted to the stages of his development, so that the mothers receive only what is relevant to them and interests them at any given moment.
The Jama app is the place for mothers in Israel to meet and get to know other mothers around them, and to create new and exciting friendships in the fascinating journey.
Search us on Google: https://app.jama.co.il/
Perin Chen Abu, in collaboration with JAMA
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