Aromatherapy Useful During Childbirth
Chamomile, clary sage, eucalyptus, frankincense, jasmine, lavender, lemon, mandarin, peppermint, and rose essential oils were tested during labor at a maternity hospital. Five hundred women were involved in the test. Different methods of use included inhalation, addition to bath water, and massage. A high level of satisfaction was noted by both midwives and mothers during labor and delivery. For more, see Nursing Times, March 2, 1994, Volume 90, Number 9. Read More.
Chamomile, clary sage, eucalyptus, frankincense, jasmine, lavender, lemon, mandarin, peppermint, and rose essential oils were tested during labor at a maternity hospital. Five hundred women were involved in the test. Different methods of use included inhalation, addition to bath water, and massage. A high level of satisfaction was noted by both midwives and mothers during labor and delivery. For more, see Nursing Times, March 2, 1994, Volume 90, Number 9. Read More.