Product Description

Every mother-to-be approaches pregnancy differently; some are excited and positive in their outlook, while others feel apprehensive stressed and worried. One of the most popular forms of complementary treatment, aromatherapy is an ideal way to help you through the stresses, strains and discomforts of pregnancy, birth and into the first six months of motherhood. Fully updated, Aromatherapy and Massage for Mother and Baby shows you how to choose and use the fragrant, gentle essential oils. It shows you how the recipes, made up simply and safely at home, can alleviate the discomforts of pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period, as well as problems with your baby such as nappy rash and teething. In addition, it provides clear instructions on how to treat yourself and your baby to soothing massage. Comprehensive and easy-to-follow, with an A-Z reference guide to essential oils, Aromatherapy and Massage for Mother and Baby ensures a happier, healthier, more relaxed pregnancy and motherhood.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #128265 in Books
• Published on: 1999-11-04
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 157 pages

Customer Reviews

Short, easy to understand and follow, and it works!
I bought this book during my pregnancy and have used it so many times I've lost count. As well as helpful hints on massage techniques, the book lists those essential oils that are, and are not, to be used during pregnancy, during labour, and on your baby.

It's a nice read as well as a useful reference for treating common pregnancy/labour complaints and how to massage baby (she loves it!). Also gives tips on buying/storing essential oils.

This is my favourite pregnancy/labour/baby book and I have a few!

A must for the pregnant woman!
This is a great book for anyone suffering in pregnancy! It deals with all sorts of topics, from swollen ankles and strech marks to tiredness, and the ingredients to make the massage oils are easily purchased. I found this book invaluable during my pregnancy and would recommend it. It also has a section at the back for massaging your new arrival.

A must have for a relaxed pregnancy and birth
I am preparing myself for the birth of my second baby. I was interested in aromatherapy but didn't really know where to start. So decided to give this book a go. It's brilliant, covering everthing I need to know about which oils are safe to use during pregnancy and birth. How to use The oils is also covered eg in a burner or on a compress and which oils are good at certain stages of labour. I have been using my aromatherapy burner almost everynight in the run up to my labour and find it really relaxing, even my husband enjoys it! It's well written and easy to read and I would definately recommend it to anyone who wants to attempt a natural birth.