Early Labor has begun…what now?
Staying calm and resting is the best thing to do in early labor. Active labor can be minutes, hours or days. Diffusing vetiver and ylang-ylang to bring on calm and peacefulness to the room. Blended supplements are an important part of the foundation of a healthy pregnancy. The doterra Vitality pack is a great choice.
Adding essential blends Peace and Balance from Doterra in a roller bottle with fractionated coconut oil is a must. You can roll it everywhere for relief. As early labor begins, back cramps or back labor begins for me. Having that roller ball of frankincense, lavender and peppermint massaged into your back or the soles of the feet to provide great relief. Clarey sage applied with firm pressure above the ankle on and off every 15 minutes to support contractions. The contractions have to get longer, stronger and closer together. Prepare yourself.
As contractions begin to get closer together, we usually, start with waking up your ride to the hospital and all loved ones who need to know. Your little bundle of joy is about to arrive. Just put a drop in your palms rub back and fouth and cup your hands and inhale the sweetness and peace. If this is your first or tenth labor, staying calm and not harming your partner, or anyone within reach, is their top priority. Just keep breathing they always say. You can apply the oils to your back, soles of your feet and stomach.
Next level is the transition or a flight or fight reflex happens, it can take a minute to hours. Frankincense, lavender, and Melissa rub in the back of the neck for grounding and calm before final pushing begins. Basil diluted and applied to the temples, help the feeling of depletion.Also, a great time to have peppermint beadlet for rejuvenation and to open those airways for everyone. The adrenaline is pushing now. Like the last mile of a marathon, pushing your baby out is truly crossing the finish line. This the perfect time for Motivate roller ball.This begins with the feelings of belief and courage.
A few drops of Geranium oil added to warm olive oil around the babies head helps with the crowning.Massage lavender, Clarey sage, and helichrysum on your abdomen to help your uterus back in place. Read my next blog “Caring for yourself after the baby arrives”