Newly revised edition of the definitive guide to using essential oils during pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood.
Fragrant, gentle essential oils are ideally suited to the special needs
of women during pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood. This newly
revised edition of the definitive guide provides the reader with expert
advice on using essential oils in massage, baths, compresses, lotions,
and inhalations. Special sections on massage for pregnant
women and newborns give complete instructions for using massage to ease
the discomforts of pregnancy and relieve the pain of labor and birth, as
well as to soothe and comfort restless babies and facilitate the
bonding of mother and child. The author also explains how to
successfully treat common disorders such as morning sickness, water
retention, cellulite, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and stretch marks.
Safe, effective remedies for babies are also covered, including colic,
diaper rash, and teething pain.
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