Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is available on the Birth Centre only at the moment but we are planning to expand this service.

We have a small number of high quality essential oils that have been found to be safe for use in pregnancy and during labour and around the time of the birth.

The use of essential oils has been found to be helpful for lifting the spirits, reducing anxiety and fear, and for reducing pain levels. Oils such as Lavender, Rose, Peppermint, Chamomile, Mandarin, Lemon, Clary Sage, Frankincense and Eucalyptus can be blended and used in a variety of ways.

Based on your individual needs, oils can be used for massage, in a footbath, on a taper or in an oil burning lamp.

Safety is our priority so please let us know if you have been using your own oils at hem before you arrived on the birth centre as it may not be appropriate to use additional oils. It is also very important to know if you or your birth partners have any allergies or if anyone accompanying you is pregnant.

This page was last modified on Thu Jul 29 2010