Afterbirth Pains Get Worse With Each Pregnancy
Author: Amanda P.
Skill: Massage Therapist
Date: 01-27-2015
Views: 5,444
Word Count: 272
Questions Received: 1
Testimonial ID: 10443-OR
Brand Neutral: No
Scientific Studies: 7
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I had been able to use several essential oils instead of harsher options during my most recent pregnancy and birth, but the three that stand out to me the most are Clary Sage, the PanAway oil blend and Fennel.
I was able to use Clary Sage to help labor progress at 40 weeks by rubbing it on my belly and continuing to diffuse it during labor. I was also told several times that my afterbirth pains would be worse this time since it was my third pregnancy, and I couldn't use Ibuprofen because it causes a severe rash on my hands. I didn't want to use it anyway.
So when the extremely painful afterbirth pains hit, I remembered that I had some PanAway which was supposed to be good for cramps and muscle spasms. I applied a few drops of it to the area where I was feeling cramps and lo and behold, experienced immediate relief from my pain.
Not only did it relieve my cramps quicker, but it was also much more relieving than when I had just used the ibuprofen last time... and with no nasty side effects.
Also my son did not nurse well at first, so I took several drops of Fennel essential oil to make sure my milk came in well and continued to use it if I had times that I thought my milk supply was down.
I am so glad we have found a way with no side effects to support our health in so many areas.
I never knew before joining this company that there were this many essential oils and that they had so many uses!
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| Supporting Scientific Studies | ||
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| 1. | Associated topics: menstrual-cramps — "The present study indicated that lavender aromatherapy as a potential therapeutic modality could alleviate premenstrual emotional symptoms, which, at least in part, is attributable to the improvement of parasympathetic nervous system activity. This study further implies that HRV could evaluate the efficacy of aromatherapy using various fragrances to relieve premenstrual symptoms, and ultimately, support the mind and body health of women." | Link |
| 2. | Associated topics: uterus-/-womb — "Therapy with beta-caryophyllene [present in many essential oils] may present a promising novel, non-toxic therapeutic option for patients with endometriosis." | Link |
| 3. | Associated topics: breastfeeding-/-milk-supply-/-nursing-/-lactation — "Foeniculum vulgare Mill, commonly called fennel, has been used in traditional medicine for a wide range of ailments related to digestive, endocrine, reproductive, and respiratory systems. Additionally, it is also used as a galactagogue agent for lactating mothers.... Foeniculum vulgare has emerged as a good source of traditional medicine and it provides a noteworthy basis in pharmaceutical biology for the development/formulation of new drugs and future clinical uses." | Link |
| 4. | Associated topics: birth-/-induction-/-labor-/-delivery — "The methods of aromatherapy were applied sitz bath or soap application using essential oils with Lavender, Myrrh, Neroli, Rose, Grapefruit, Mandarin, Orange, and Roman Chamomile.... [T]hese findings indicate that postpartum aromatherapy for perineal care could be effective in healing the perineum." | Link |
| 5. | Associated topics: foot-cramps,menstrual-cramps — "Peppermint oil is harmless and acts locally to inhibit GI [gastrointestinal] smooth muscle contraction.... Peppermint oil solution administered intraluminally can be used as an antispasmodic agent with superior efficacy and fewer side effects than hyoscine-N-butylbromide...." | Link |
| 6. | Associated topics: menstrual-cramps — "[T]he level and duration of menstrual pain and the amount of menstrual bleeding were significantly lower in the aromatherapy group than in the placebo group. These results suggest that aromatherapy is effective in alleviating menstrual pain, its duration, and excessive menstrual bleeding. Aromatherapy can be provided as a nonpharmacological pain relief measure and as a part of nursing care given to girls suffering of dysmenorrhea or excessive menstrual bleeding." | Link |
| 7. | Associated topics: birth-/-induction-/-labor-/-delivery — “The main constituent of the essential oils of Fennel and anise, anethole, has been considered to be the active estrogenic agent... [and has] been reputed to...increase milk secretion, promote menstruation, facilitate birth, alleviate the symptoms of the male climacteric, and increase libido." | Link |
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