Which aromatherapy oils can help during labour?
My daughter wants to use aromatherapy oils to help her relax while giving birth. Which ones are safe? Products combining rose, petitgrain and lavender are often used to prepare for labour. During labour itself, she can use a massage oil made from 12 drops lavender, 12 drops clary sage and 4 drops jasmine or rose in 100ml of carrier oil, to help strengthen uterine contractions and promote feelings of wellbeing. These products are available in chemists such as Boots. I would also recommend raspberry leaf tea or tablets, which help to soften the neck of the womb in preparation for delivery. They should be taken daily during the last eight weeks of pregnancy only. It is thought to work by strengthening the longitudinal muscles of the uterus. Dr Sarah Brewer, Prima My fertility needs a boost I have mild polycystic ovaries and a health-food shop suggested I take saw palmetto. Isn’t this used for male prostate problems? With polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), the ovaries are enlarged by mult
