What is Safe??

AJC · Nov 3rd, 2011, 07:01 AM

Hi Ladies

I swear you are going to get so sick of my posts!! But i just have to ask when i think of things!!!

I was recently given a mum to be pack as a present from a friend, which has all these little lotions and creams etc in and some clary sage oil.

My question is, when is it safe to use the clary sage oil? Some people say you can rub it on your bump all the time, but others say not until you are in labour?

Now i'm only 28 weeks tomorrow and i dont want to be using anything that might be a risk to baby, so just some advice please?

Also i have the same question about Lavender?

Thank you

mildred81 · Nov 3rd, 2011, 07:33 AM

I think you have to wait a while for the clary sage oil - i'm not 100% though. The other products should be fine. did the pack not come with any instructions?

xx

AJC · Nov 3rd, 2011, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mildred81

I think you have to wait a while for the clary sage oil - i'm not 100% though. The other products should be fine. did the pack not come with any instructions?

xx

No, it's literally just three little bottles in a bag with a description of what each bottle is....

I had heard things about the clary sage oil, so i thought it best to check before i used anything!!

Blah11 · Nov 3rd, 2011, 07:44 AM

Don't use it until you're term just incase. It can induce contractions and very strong BHs.

AJC · Nov 3rd, 2011, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Blah11

Don't use it until you're term just incase. It can induce contractions and very strong BHs.

Thank you

That's brilliant, i didn't want to use just in case as i had read some things along these lines, much as i am excited about meeting my little princess she needs to cook for a while longer yet!! x

esmemuppet · Nov 3rd, 2011, 08:43 AM

I have just bought some clary sage oil yesterday...but not planning to use until 2weeks tomorrow when I will be full term...as it hopefully can encourage labour!xx

Eternal · Nov 3rd, 2011, 08:46 AM

what Blah11 said, it causes contractions so its used to induce labour, its also good for pain releif and speeding up labour.

Lavender is safe to use, ive been using it awhile, helps relaxing. just a few drops in your bath.

I would rub any essential oils into your bump until term. and essential oils always need dilated in a carrier too, so never use neat on your skin.

Good luck hun, what were the other two?

AJC · Nov 3rd, 2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Eternal

Good luck hun, what were the other two?

One is a stretch mark cream and the other is a lavender bath cream... I think i might just hold off using any of it until i am term - i dont want to risk anything

qwk · Nov 3rd, 2011, 10:07 AM

haha my first thought in response to the title of this post: NOTHING!!!

AJC · Nov 3rd, 2011, 10:44 AM

Nov 3rd, 2011, 07:01 AM	#1
AJC Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire Posts: 181	What is Safe?? Hi Ladies I swear you are going to get so sick of my posts!! But i just have to ask when i think of things!!! I was recently given a mum to be pack as a present from a friend, which has all these little lotions and creams etc in and some clary sage oil. My question is, when is it safe to use the clary sage oil? Some people say you can rub it on your bump all the time, but others say not until you are in labour? Now i'm only 28 weeks tomorrow and i dont want to be using anything that might be a risk to baby, so just some advice please? Also i have the same question about Lavender? Thank you

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mildred81 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 652	I think you have to wait a while for the clary sage oil - i'm not 100% though. The other products should be fine. did the pack not come with any instructions? xx

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Blah11 Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 38,244	Don't use it until you're term just incase. It can induce contractions and very strong BHs.

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esmemuppet Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 491	I have just bought some clary sage oil yesterday...but not planning to use until 2weeks tomorrow when I will be full term...as it hopefully can encourage labour!xx

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Eternal Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Swansea, Wales Posts: 8,015	what Blah11 said, it causes contractions so its used to induce labour, its also good for pain releif and speeding up labour. Lavender is safe to use, ive been using it awhile, helps relaxing. just a few drops in your bath. I would rub any essential oils into your bump until term. and essential oils always need dilated in a carrier too, so never use neat on your skin. Good luck hun, what were the other two?

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qwk Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,649	haha my first thought in response to the title of this post: NOTHING!!!

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