What oils are contraindications while pregnant?

I am trying to conceive, and am curious to know if there are any oils, and herbs you must avoid while pregnant. I use oils in place of body lotions, particularly lavender, and rose hips. Also, I am a big herbal tea drinker, are there any herbs I should avoid once pregnant. Thanks bunches!

What oils are contraindications while pregnant?
There are some oils that can increase blood flow and might affect you if you had a likelihood of miscarrying :Clary Sage, Rosemary, and Jasmine would be some of the stronger oils to steer clear of during the early stages of pregnancy.



Burning aromatherapy oils will not harm your baby though. Burn aromatherapy oils rather than synthetic because they will help you relax and they taken from natural plants and just have a healthier 'feel' to them. Your baby will not be harmed in this way, and will probably enjoy the lovely fragrances you are breathing in more than the synthetic ones.



Lavender oil is cheap and gentle and relaxing.

One or two drops only with water in the burner at a time, mixed with the same of citrus oil such as grapefruit or lemon you have a lovely refreshing room fragrance.



* Make sure you have plenty of water in the burner - this may be obvious but some people burn the oils direct in the burner without adding water, and this is not how they are intended for use. The steam is what carries the oils into the air.



Is it safe to drink herbal teas while I'm pregnant?

Many pregnant women carefully avoid caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, and unnecessary medications but think nothing of drinking cup after cup of herbal tea. If this sounds like you, take heed: Herbal teas can be harmful, especially if you drink too much of them. Most of the ingredients in herbal teas are safe, but many are not. Herbs are drugs and thus can be as potent as some medications. What's more, only a few of the herbs used for teas have been studied in pregnant women.



Which teas are not safe?

Many of the herbs used for teas, when taken in large or medicinal amounts, can potentially stimulate the uterus and induce miscarriage. These include anise, catnip, chamomile, comfrey, ephedra (called ma huang in traditional Chinese medicine), European mistletoe, hibiscus, horehound, Labrador, lemongrass, licorice root, mugwort, pennyroyal, raspberry leaf, rosemary, sage, sassafras, stinging nettle leaf, vetiver, and yarrow.



Note: You can still eat food that contains herbs like rosemary and sage, because the amounts used in food are generally much smaller than those used in tea — and not as potent (the brewing process for making tea concentrates the chemicals of the herbs).

Among other reasons to avoid certain herbs used in teas:

? Coca (also known as mate de coca) contains small amounts of cocaine.



? Comfrey, kava root, skullcap, valerian, and woodruff may damage your liver.



? Lobelia contains nicotine.



? Mate (or yerba mate) can contain as much caffeine as coffee.



None of these herbs should be taken while you're pregnant or nursing.
Reply:If you look at the brands you currently like, there should be a listing (typically under the nutritional facts) if there is a warning about it. Simply put, anything that has any warnings (like don't use if you're pregnant) has to list it on the packaging in a place that is easily accessible.



Most external oils and lotions shouldn't have any problems with warnings about pregnancy... I've never heard of any that did and I can't think of any reason they would. Some herb teas may have a warning on them, though.
Reply:Penny Royal Oil is D A N G E R O U S to a pregnant woman.



When I was pregnant with my first child, a relative told me to rub my belly with olive oil twice a day to prevent stretch marks.I continued doing this night and day with every pregnancy and never had any stretch marks.



Best wishes to you.