Alternative therapies for pregnancy and labour

[emilyp83]

Is anyone using any alternative therapies either now or planning to use in labour? I am interested in using aromatherapy, homeopathy, reflexology etc but am completely ignorant of what is worthwhile!!

Any tips?

 

[Greta Chick]

Hi

I've been using Natal Hypnotherapy with essential oils during pregnancy. I've used the pregnancy relaxation tracks up until about 30 weeks then I went onto the birth preparation ones. I've only done them whilst using lavender oil, which really helps me to relax and sleep.

I'm planning on using the birth music during labour, again along with the lavender oil but I also have a special labour blend someone gave me which has clary sage, frankinsence, lavender and something else in (can't remember what as I haven't used it yet due to it having clary sage in).

HTH?

xx