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“THE 4TH TRIMESTER”
Recovery
A drop of PEPPERMINT in the toilet, or EUCALYPTUS over the bladder, can assist in relieving yourself
Apply BRAIN POWER, JOY, or PEACE & CALMING to feet
Use LAVENDER on feet when needed to assist in relaxing
Apply diluted CYPRESS, HELICHRYSUM, FRANKINCENSE and/or GERANIUM to help your body to get rid of hemorrhoids
Smell TRAUMA LIFE and/or RELEASE for easing emotional trauma
Vaginal Birth
Use LAVADERM cooling spray on the vaginal area after birth Use CLARADERM SPRAY for several weeks after
C-Section
Apply LAVENDER, FRANKINCENSE, and IDAHO BLUE SPRUCE to spine and abdomen (above incision) for the most comfortable post-op recovery
Apply HELICHRYSUM and/or CLARADERM SPRAY around incision
Drink LEMON VITALITY in water for nausea and ushing uids
Apply ROSE on closed and healed incision to promote healthy skin/tissue and release emotional trauma
Apply PANAWAY, LAVENDER, and COPAIBA to incision site after scar is healed to promote continued skin health
Postpartum Emotions
Diffuse/Inhale/Apply:
TRAUMA LIFE (for mama and baby for any trauma physically or emotionally. Being born is a pretty traumatic event!)
THYROMIN SUPPLEMENT to support function of the thyroid gland FRANKINCENSE diffused or applied
JOY, ROSE, or IDAHO BALSAM FIR inhaled or worn like perfume PROGESSENCE PLUS SERUM as directed
TRANSFORMATION
VETIVER
GENTLE BABY
ORANGE
FEELINGS KIT (several oils in one collection) as desired or directed
Breastfeeding
To promote healthy milk production, apply FENNEL and/or BASIL under armpits and on milk glands (do not apply oils to nipples), or ingest 2-5 drops of FENNEL VITALITY and/or BASIL VITALITY in capsules. Use for 10 days on, 10 days off. Avoid FENNEL if you have a family history of seizures
Decrease stress to increase supply by inhaling oils like STRESS AWAY or JOY CLARY SAGE can decrease milk supply. Some women report that PEPPERMINT decreases their supply as well
Use DIY LABOR ROLLER for discomfort while breastfeeding
Drink plenty of NINGXIA RED to transfer additional antioxidants through milk Use ROSE, ROSE OINTMENT, or a mixture of GERANIUM, LAVENDER, MYRRH, and GENTLE BABY for soothed nipples from breastfeeding
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