7 Essential Oils to Induce Labor Naturally

Birth of a baby is a wonderful time for a woman and her family but it can get exceedingly uncomfortable and painful for the mother, especially if labor is artificially induced. Most women are unaware of the fact that there are many natural ways to induce labor and decrease the amount of discomfort felt at the time of childbirth.

There are many types of essential oils which can prove to be useful as far as relieving labor pain is concerned. Infact, these oils also help in labor progress. Not only do essential oils help physically but also mentally and emotionally. The following are the 7 essential oils to induce labor naturally:

essential oils to induce labor naturally

Jasmine Oil

One of the most effective labor inducing oil is jasmine oil. This oil stimulates the uterine contractions and hence helps to generate labor. This oil is also helpful in relieving the pain felt during labor and also strengthens the contractions in the most natural way.

Clary Sage

This is another oil which can be used to induce labor naturally since it can spur things up for the expectant mother. It is usually rubbed on the abdomen and the ankle and is not recommended to be used during pregnancy.

Rose

Rose oil is wonderful oil which has the ability to expand the pelvis and allows the baby to pass through easily. This oil is also useful in cleansing and clearing the uterus and is thus recommended to be used to induce labor. It is especially very useful for those who are expecting bigger babies.

Geranium

This is an oil which helps to calm the mother at the time of labor. It has a distressing effect and creates an environment and atmosphere of serenity. It can be used throughout the second and third trimester to treat many things like exhaustion, hemorrhoids, edema and varicose veins.  Also, this oil is anti-depressant, antiseptic, anti bacterial and anti-inflammatory.

Lavender

This oil is really helpful in reducing the pain in the uterus as well as in the legs, back and other parts at the time of labor. It also reduces any pains that may be felt after labor and has a calming effect on the mother as well.

Ylang Ylang

Ylang ylang oil is yet oil that can be used at the time of labor since it lowers the blood pressure and increases relaxation. This is one of those few essential oils which controls rapid breathing maintains the equilibrium.

Peppermint Oil

In many cases, babies may be breech or in a posterior position. Mothers with this condition can find labor very hard and painful. But using peppermint oil can move babies who are posterior or breech since it encourages the pain to turn and come to the right birthing position. It can be rubbed on the lower back and abdomen for maximum effect.

All these oils must be used very carefully and only after consultation with the doctor since they are to be used at a very specific time in pregnancy or labor.

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