Essential oils?

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Anyone here use essential oils? I have read so many mixed things about what is safe and what is not safe during pregnancy. The peppermint oil works wonders for when I'm feeling bloated and having indigestion I've noticed.

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I used peppermint under my nose and on my temples for congestion. It's amazing stuff!!!

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I use them every day!

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I've heard of people using them. My friend used them when she was pregnant under her nose to help with allergies. Apparently you cannot use them on your belly though because it is bad for baby. Also, they make them for babies, cut with coconut oil, which is supposed to be great for diaper rash and colds and such. I personally have not used them because I have a huge sensitivity to scents and will get migraines. Especially lavender and strong rosemary. But really anything super pungent will make me get a migraine so I avoid them and won't be using them on my baby for the same reason. I don't want to use them and then not be able to hold my baby for fear of migraine!

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I use oils. I never ingest them though. Just smelling lemon helps. I use lavender oil in my face moisturizer

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I diffuse everyday and use a sleep spray at night to help with insomnia and anxiety. Also, cardamom on the earlobes has helped a lot with nausea.

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Yes, I use them with a diffuser. You put water and a few drops of oil and it diffuses it. It is so nice as its way more natural (and healthy!) than other air fresheners. It's currently being used in the nursery to ward off diaper smells.
This might sounds crazy but in having really bad nausea with reaction to smells this pregnancy and my year old's diapers made me gag and nearly throw up- so I had my husband get me those hospital face masks (he works at the hospital) and if I know it's going to be a bad one I drop a drop of lavender oil or another good smelling one on the face mask and wear it! Works like a charm!!

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