Benefits
Aromatherapy Support: AromaBalls release calming scents that can help reduce anxiety, stress, and discomfort during labour.
Natural Relaxation: The soothing aromas from the essential oils promote a sense of peace and relaxation, aiding in pain management and emotional balance.
Enhances Labour Space: These visually appealing felt balls add a touch of beauty and serenity to your labour environment, making it more inviting and comforting.
Versatile Use: Not only perfect for the labour space, AromaBalls can also be used in your home, office, car, or any space where you need a calming atmosphere.
Portable and Reusable: Easy to hang and move, AromaBalls can be used repeatedly, providing ongoing aromatherapy benefits long after your labour experience.
Customisable Scents: Choose from a variety of essential oil infusions to find the perfect scent that resonates with you, ensuring a personalized and soothing experience
Benefits of Essential Oils in AromaBalls
Peppermint Oil:
Headache Relief: The refreshing aroma of peppermint oil can help alleviate headaches, providing a much-needed respite during labor.
Nausea and Nasal Congestion: Known for its ability to ease nausea and clear nasal congestion, peppermint oil can make breathing easier and reduce discomfort.
Muscle Ache Relief: The soothing properties of peppermint oil can also help alleviate muscle aches, offering additional comfort.
Postpartum Benefits: Peppermint oil inhalation has been found beneficial for postpartum individuals experiencing difficulty emptying their bladder, adding to its versatile uses.
Sweet Orange Oil:
Anxiety and Stress Reduction: Sweet orange oil is highly effective in reducing feelings of anxiety and stress, promoting a sense of happiness and relaxation.
Mood Enhancement: The cheerful and uplifting scent of sweet orange oil can create a positive and joyful environment in your labor space.
Relaxation: Helps to relax both the mind and body, making the labor experience more comfortable and less overwhelming.
Energy Boost: The invigorating aroma of sweet orange oil can help boost energy levels and improve overall mood, providing additional support during labour.
Lavender Oil:
Relaxation: Lavender oil is one of the most well-researched essential oils for promoting relaxation, especially during labor and delivery.
Labor Pain Reduction: Studies, including a 2018 review, have shown that lavender oil can significantly reduce labor pain, providing a natural pain management option.
Stress Relief: Lavender oil's calming properties help reduce stress, making it easier to stay centered and focused during labor.
Availability and Safety: Widely available and safe for use during pregnancy, lavender oil is an excellent choice for expecting parents looking for natural aromatherapy solutions
Ylang Ylang Oil:
Relaxing Sedative Effect: Multiple studies have found ylang ylang to have a relaxing sedative effect, making it ideal for promoting calm during labor.
Blood Pressure Reduction: Ylang ylang oil has been shown to reduce blood pressure, contributing to overall relaxation and well-being.
Mood-Boosting Properties: Known for its mood-boosting and antidepressant properties, ylang ylang oil can help lift your spirits and reduce stress.
Stress Relief: The calming and soothing properties of ylang ylang oil make it an excellent choice for relieving stress and anxiety during labour.
Lemon Oil:
Nausea and Vomiting Relief: Lemon oil is highly effective in reducing the frequency of nausea and vomiting, a common issue during pregnancy. A 2014 study in pregnant women found that consistent use of lemon oil in aromatherapy significantly alleviated these symptoms.
Refreshing Aroma: The uplifting and invigorating scent of lemon oil can enhance your mood and energy levels, helping you feel more positive and refreshed.
Stress Reduction: Lemon oil's bright and cheerful fragrance can help reduce stress and anxiety, contributing to a more relaxed labor environment.
Digestive Aid: Known for its ability to support digestion, lemon oil can help soothe the digestive system, offering additional comfort during pregnancy.
Rose Geranium Oil:
Relaxation and Sedation: Soothing sedative effect promotes relaxation.
Emotional Stability: Enhances emotional stability.
Optimism and Mood Enhancement: Promotes optimism and uplifts spirits.
Stress Relief: Calming properties reduce stress and anxiety.
Mandarin Oil:
Antidepressant Properties: Mandarin essential oil acts as a natural antidepressant, easing stress-related disorders such as restlessness and insomnia.
Sleep Regulation: Helps regulate sleep patterns in both children and adults, promoting better rest and recovery.
Digestive Support: Assists with digestive disorders, reducing nausea, and improving overall digestion.
Fluid Retention and Circulation: Helps reduce fluid retention and enhances blood circulation, contributing to overall well-being during labor.
Stress Relief: Mandarin oil’s calming properties make it an excellent choice for reducing stress and promoting relaxation during labour.
Aromatherapy can be as simple as feeling calm when you smell bread baking or feeling a sense of peacefulness when inhaling ocean breezes. The essential oils are literally the plant oils distilled from aromatic plants. This concentrated oil can be used in many ways, but like the plants, must be used respectfully. Essential oils produce an aroma, most often pleasant, and thought of as medicinally benign. Just the opposite is true as these oils are 75-100 times more potent than the plant they are extracted from. These oils are distilled or expressed from the plant. Oils change in character depending on the part of the plant used, which can be from the flower, the leaf, the seed, the root, or the rind. by Donna Walls, RN, BSN, IBCLC, ANLC, Certified Aromatherapist, Master Herbalist
Medical Disclaimer for Essential Oils The information provided about essential oils is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or therapy, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking any medications. The use of essential oils should not replace professional medical treatment or diagnosis. Individual results may vary, and the use of essential oils is at your own risk. The manufacturers and distributors of these products are not responsible for any adverse effects or reactions.