Under normal circumstances, whether pregnant women can massage with essential oil depends on the specific situation. Pregnant women who are weak in the first trimester can't use essential oil massage, and the fetus is relatively stable in the second trimester, so they can do essential oil massage. Let's take a closer look! Essential oil has certain irritation and can promote blood circulation. So for the sake of safety, it is best not to massage with essential oil in the first trimester or when you are weak.

At the beginning of the second trimester, the development of fetus is stable, and the physiological condition of pregnant mother is relatively stable. You can massage with essential oil appropriately, and pay attention to local small-scale use. In addition, it should be noted that the purity of unilateral essential oil is very high and it is not suitable for pregnant mothers. Pregnant mothers should choose compound essential oil with little irritation.

Essential oil is fragrant, which has the function of regulating mood and improving mental state. Its unique fragrance is inhaled into human body, which can relax nerves and muscles and eliminate anxiety, depression, boredom and irritability.

Alleviate sb.' s discomfort

Some essential oils have the functions of promoting qi circulation, diminishing inflammation, diuresis and relieving itching. Moderate use of this essential oil massage will help relieve the discomfort symptoms of women during pregnancy, make the body less hard and effectively eliminate physical fatigue.

What essential oil is suitable for pregnant women massage?

Sandalwood essential oil: helps to relax nerves, relieve tension and anxiety, and strengthen the functions of respiratory system and urinary system.

Chamomile essential oil: it helps to relieve muscle pain caused by tension and improve stomach discomfort, such as fullness, nausea and vomiting.

Ylang ylang essential oil: calm nerves, lower blood pressure, improve skin oil secretion imbalance, and stabilize heartbeat and breathing.

Orange essential oil: tranquilizing, anti-depression, and also has a certain regulatory effect on the stomach.

Benzoin essential oil: Breathe smoothly and improve symptoms such as cough, sore throat, asthma and excessive phlegm.

Geranium essential oil: nourishes skin, eliminates edema, improves mood and broadens mind.

Neroli essential oil: it has a good hypnotic effect, can eliminate nervous tension, release stress and improve sleep quality.

Tea tree essential oil: It has a good bactericidal effect and can improve the immunity of pregnant women.

What essential oil massage is not suitable for pregnant women?

Lavender oil, jasmine oil, arnica oil, basil oil, camphor tree oil, marjoram oil, cedar oil, rose oil, rosemary oil, juniper oil, wintergreen oil, cypress oil, thyme oil, Cao essential oil, sage oil, mint oil, hyssop oil, etc.

This kind of essential oil contains many kinds of "ketones" and "phenols", among which ketone molecules have strong effects on various systems of the body, which may poison the central nervous system and cause abortion; Phenols can irritate skin and mucous membranes. Excessive use or long-term use may damage the liver.

How to massage pregnant women with essential oil

1. Apply the prepared essential oil evenly on the local skin, then wring out the towel soaked in warm water, apply it on the area coated with essential oil for a while, and then massage.

2. You can also put the essential oil in a volatile container, so that the aroma of the essential oil naturally floats in the air, so that pregnant mothers can enjoy the pleasure of massage around the aroma.

3. When taking a bath or soaking feet, drop a few drops of essential oil in the water and massage while washing to relax the whole body or local skin.