Lavender oil during pregnancy?

Hi, someone has given me a bottle of lavender oil for the bath and when i have read the label it says avoid use during pregnancy but it doesnt say why. I cant find any info on this so does anyone know why you cant put it in the bath? I think its ok as a massage oil or for aromatherapy just not in the bath??

Thanks

(im 35 weeks pregnant) x

Lavender oil during pregnancy?
I think that is only for ingesting lavender... using it in a bath should be fine, because you won't be swallowing it. You should of course ask your doctor, because they would know better. This is one of the reasons you should avoid herbal supplements and teas.. because something that seems harmless just might not be.



Edit: Reading more into it... apparently lavender can be a very powerful allergen... and is a "uterine stimulant" (which would mean that it could bring on labor of course).
Reply:In it's full strength form, it is a uterine stimulant. But what you have is probably fine to use in the bath. Just a couple of drops is all you need.
Reply:dunno but get some raspberry leaf tablets (herbal) I reccomend them my second son was born 2 hours after contractions (thats bloody quick)

Take them in last 3 months of preg.
Reply:Maybe the chemicals would be too strong for the baby.
Reply:if thats what it says then id avoid it, if its been made for a burner then it may have something in that could be err "irritating.." (politely).

its probably fine but they want to cover their backs. talking of backs maybe opt for the massage. im sure it will help you relax just as much.
Reply:just have somewhere by for 4 more weeks than you can use it. I'm not really sure why put do it in case something happens
Reply:no its fine i find using it in a bath before bed gives me a better nights sleep than i normally get just lately.

i asked my midwife and she said lavender oil and tea tree oils are good during pregnancy.
Reply:Apparently Lavendar oil can induce labour. So put it by until you are 39 weeks then use it