Pregnancy/Labor Research on Essential Oils
Copaiba safety amount studied for pregnancy:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21266184
Ylang Ylang aroma to lower blood pressure and heart rate:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3836517/
Copaiba before surgery reduces chances of sepsis
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26352337
Peppermint for pregnancy itching
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3813175/
Chamomile and clary sage for childbirth-reduces pain and anxiety
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11033651
Essential oils’ effect on room bacteria
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22751732
Aromatherapy improves workplace performance
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27763785
Cedarwood inhalation for postoperative pain
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26344850
Lavender for stress, anxiety when used immediately postpartum
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27095995
Local anaesthetic and antispasmodic activity of the essential oil of Lavandula angustifolia.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10630108
Healing advantages of lavender essential oil during episiotomy recovery: a clinical trial.
This study suggests application of lavender essential oil instead of povidone-iodine for episiotomy wound care.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21168115
The effect of aromatherapy with lavender essence on severity of labor pain and duration of labor in primiparous women.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27863615
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27863615
The effect of lemon inhalation aromatherapy on nausea and vomiting of pregnancy: a double-blinded, randomized, controlled clinical trial.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24829772
Episiotomy pain relief: Use of Lavender oil essence in primiparous Iranian women.
CONCLUSION:
According to these findings, use of Lavender oil essence can be effective in reducing perineal discomfort following episiotomy. It is suggested that Lavender oil essence may be preferably to the use of Betadine for episiotomy wound care.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22196577
Geranium for anxiety during first-stage of labor
CONCLUSION:
Aroma of essential oil of geraniums can effectively reduce anxiety during labor and can be recommended as a non-invasive anti-anxiety aid during childbirth.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26161367
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