Tips on Using Aromatherapy for Postpartum Care

Delivering a baby can be an extremely exhausting, exhilarating, and exciting experience. However, your body takes a serious toll during the postpartum stage and it is very important that you know how to take care of your body during this time. Aromatherapy is a great way to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit after labor and regain your natural strength and vitality. Here are a few aromatherapy tips to get you back on your feet and feeling like yourself again.

Essential oils can help to heal the perineum. The perineum is the skin that is located in between the vagina and the anus. If this piece of skin tears during delivery and you have to get stitches it can be very uncomfortable and sore. Once it is ok with the doctor, midwife, or nurse for you to take a bath, add a few drops of essential oils into the water and soak. A mixture of 2 drops of lavender oil and 2 drops of cypress oil will help heal the skin and prevent infection while encouraging new skin to grow. You should allow yourself to soak for at least 15 minutes and try to repeat the procedure up to three times daily.

After delivering a baby not only does your body ache and you have leaky breasts you may also have to deal with postpartum depression. It is very normal for a new mother to feel exhausted, weepy, and depressed a few days after delivery. Your hormones are out of wack and sometimes the tiniest things can cause an outburst. Once again this is normal. Within a few days you should begin to feel normal again, however, for some women the depression can go on longer. It is very important to talk to your doctor if you are feeling extremely depressed. You should also take into consideration the potential help of essential oils too.

An aromaic bath could do a wonderful job of uplifting your spirit if you are feeling depressed. Give the baby to your husband, mother, or any other responsible adult and relax in the tub. It is nice to have a relaxing bath all alone where you can stop worrying about the baby and worry about yourself getting back to normal. You should add up to 5 drops of: ylang-ylang, bergamot, jasmine, neroli, or clary sage oil. These delightful oils help to give your spirit and mood a wonderful uplift and make you feel much happier. You should rapidly mix the oils in the warm bath water to ensure even distribution and soak your tired body for up to 15 minutes.

If your doctor suggests taking a shower instead of a bath you should add 2-3 drops of the oils mentioned above to a wet sponge, towel, or pouf and rub on your body. You should also take deep breaths and breath in the aromaic fragrance from the oils.

If you just want a simple uplift without the bath or shower, add the oils to a clean washcloth or tissue and breath in the vapors from the oils.

If you are having an extremely hard time dealing with the postpartum blues, you should consider using oil from different parts of the orange tree. You can use neroli from the orange tree's flowers, petigrain from the leaves and twigs, and orange from the fruit. You will really feel wholeness after using these uplifting oils.

Cesarean Delivery may not be as time consuming and exhausting as natural birth, however, you can expect to feel extremely tired and sore after one. Some women have the ability to recuperate after a c-section; however, there are many women who wait many many days before they are able to move about naturally again. Give yourself time to recover. Don't expect that in 3 days you will be fine, give yourself up to six months if need be.

When you are able to bathe after the operation, add 4 drops of lavender oil to warm, but not too hot water. Rapidly disperse the oil into the water and mix around for even distribution. Now relax, soak, and enjoy a refreshing bath. This should help you heal more quickly and feel much better.

Caring for a newborn can be extremely overwhelming and emotionally draining. You will be tired, you will be cranky, you will be fatigued. However, these also happen to be some of the best days of a mother's life. You have the opportunity to share a life with this new little person who means the world to you. That is why it is important for you not only to take care of baby, but for you to take care of you. You need to take time and recover. Don't try to rush your recovery by rushing back to work or rushing back to your daily routine. You should give yourself all the time that you need to get back into the mix. Don't worry about cooking and cleaning. Once again, give yourself time to come back into the dabble of things. If others are willing to help you accept their invitation and let them work. You may also try to encourage your husband to help out a little more around the house.

Eat well. If you aren't eating well then baby isn't eating well. You will probably have an immediate reduction in appetite after delivering baby, but remember your body needs essential vitamins and minerals to stay on track and to keep that breast milk a' comin. That is why is so important to eat a well balanced diet, especially during this time. Get out and get fresh air. Going for a brisk walk will not only give you a breather, but it will also give you a good exercise work out. Go on a date with your husband. Lastly, give yourself something special. Go out and buy a new outfit, get your hair done, or get a relaxing massage or pedicure.

Aromatherapy massages can work wonders for a new mother. The oils and tonic properties will help get you back up to speed and help you relax and feel rejuvenated. Your skin will be moisturized and beautiful. The oils also help you to relax and get restful nights sleep even between night feedings. For a great mixture of oils for a postpartum massage use: 1 ¼ tablespoons of carrier oil, add 3 drops of lavender oil, 3 drops of rosemary oil, and 3 drops of geranium oil. If you are breast-feeding, you should only use 1-2 drops of essential oils to every teaspoon on carrier oil.

I hope that God willing this article will be of some benefit to you.