23/01/2020
Essential oils are more than nice scents, these powerful plant extracts can help us feel better inside and out.
I’ve been casually using essential oils for several years, but decided to get more serious during my third pregnancy when I experienced first hand the benefits of using these therapeutic grade oils.
During pregnancy, I used Frankincense on my expanding belly and on my perineum in the last few weeks leading up to birthing. During labor, I used Valor and Joy. In the first few days postpartum, I used Frankincense for baby and Thieves for the placenta as we chose to Lotus birth.
Today, I continue to use the oils regularly for my baby, my older children and myself. I also carry them with me to births I am doulaing for as tools during labor.
Why Young Living essential oils?
I recommend using Young Living essential oils because they are the purest and best quality you’ll find.
The vast majority of other essential oils are extracted using high heat, high pressure, and chemical solvents. Although the final product may still contain the aroma of the plant, these harsh processing methods destroy the therapeutic qualities of the oils. Using lesser-quality oils for therapeutic purposes is never recommended and can be extremely toxic.
Another problem with other brands is that there are currently no standards when it comes to labeling a bottle of essential oil. If a bottle of oil contains just 5% essential oil, by law it can be labeled as 100% Pure Essential Oil! So if you see labels like ‘Organic’, ’100% Pure’, or ‘All Natural’ on a bottle of oil at the health food store, you still have no way of knowing the quality of the oil unless you know the essential oil company itself.