| Aromatherapy is one of the most popular natural | | | | the back and allow heat to build up under your hands. |
| therapies not only for relaxing mind and body but also | | | | These movements are helpful for concentrations felt in |
| for treating many health issues. It is very helpful in | | | | the lower back. |
| relieving pain. Aromatherapy massage during labor | | | | If you are feeling too sensitive to be massaged or |
| helps you to relax and cope with the contractions and | | | | even touched on your body, try the following |
| it can also reduce the tension and fear you will | | | | aromatherapy relaxers. |
| naturally feel because of its calming effect on your | | | | Face soother |
| nervous system. You may find that early on in labor | | | | Add a few drops of lavender or rose oil to some |
| you like the feeling of quite firm pressure but as your | | | | chilled rosewater. Dip a small face sponge into this |
| contractions become more intense gentle strokes may | | | | mixture then smooth it over your forehead down your |
| be all you can bear. | | | | face and neck, gently and rhythmically. Alternatively |
| Aromatherapy massage for natural pain relief - | | | | your partner can do this for you. The flowery aroma is |
| If you have already experienced aromatherapy | | | | very comforting and helps to take your mind away |
| massage earlier in your pregnancy your partner will | | | | from the labor pains. |
| have an idea of the kind of touch that is most helpful | | | | Hand soother |
| to you. | | | | When the contractions become difficult this simple |
| Tummy massage | | | | touch is very reassuring and helps to create a feeling |
| This is helpful in the earlier stages of labor and the | | | | of safety. Ask your partner to rub a little lavender oil (in |
| movements are soothing when the contractions feel | | | | carrier oil) into the solar plexus area on your hand. |
| like period pains. Use three drops of camomile or | | | | Now he or she can gently stroke and soothe your |
| lavender oil in 4 fl oz (100 ml) of light carrier oil. | | | | hand, keeping a reassuring contact with you. |
| • Using relaxed hands make figure of eight | | | | Concentrate on relaxing into the touch. |
| movement across the tummy and under the bump. | | | | Scented water soother |
| This movement should be fairly light, especially if the | | | | Kneeling in a deep, warm bath can be soothing in the |
| tummy is tender. | | | | earlier stages of labor and the addition of relaxing |
| • Gently stroke around the bump using your | | | | aromatherapy oils intensifies this experience. Choose |
| fingertips in a circular movement. | | | | from chamomile, lavender, ylang-ylang or geranium. |
| Repeat these movements as necessary. | | | | Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health |
| Back soother | | | | advice and is for general information only. Always |
| Again use three drops of camomile or lavender oil in 4 | | | | seek the insights of a qualified health professional |
| fl oz (100 ml) of carrier oil. | | | | before embarking on any health program. |
| • With the heel of your hand apply pressure to the | | | | Read useful articles on Hair loss remedy to control |
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| • Place one hand on top of the other in the small of | | | | |