Pregnancy ‘bump oil’

Many of you have asked me what I used during my pregnancies on my bump. I was fortunate to not have received any stretch marks and I believe it was due to a combination of nutrition, genetics and my bump oil 🙂

My ‘tummy’

Peppermint, fennel and ginger essential oils were some of my ‘go to’s’ (in conjunction with fresh peppermint and ginger) when it came to managing nausea during my first trimester and during travel. I also made the fresh herbs in tea to support and alleviate any bloating and indigestion from different food i was trying.

How I used the essential oil:

• I created a 10ml roller bottle with some fractionated coconut oil and 10 drops of the oil of choice (I made three roll on’s but you could combine if you have tried each oil on its own without any issue) 
• It was then easy to roll on my lower abdomen when needed. * Perfect size for travel too.

Bump Oil 

During my second pregnancy I started showing quite early and found the skin on my stomach to be quite dry and itchy, especially as the weather got colder and when I was growing.

Using an old recycled jar, I created an oil rub using three of natures safest, nourishing and calming oils.

Recipe:

Base: I filled my jar 3/4 full of my chosen ‘base oil’ . I created three small jars given the travel and liquid limits, alternating between my friend Samira’s gorgeous Argan Oil ,Organic rosehip oil and Organic Coconut oil

The I added:

• 8 drops of Frankincense: to stimulate healthy blood flow and promotes skin-cell growth.
• 8 drops of Lavender as it is healing, relaxing and calming for the skin and also my emotional body.
• 8 drops of Roman Chamomile due to it being a carminative and supports regeneration of the skin

Safety: I only use doTERRA If you are using a 60ml jar this is approximately 2% dilution – which is very safe. These three oils I also happily use on both of my babies as newborns due to knowing how safe they are- ALWAYS diluted of course, with coconut oil.

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