Most common questions used to investigate
Do you want to ingest lavender oil?
Do you dilute essential oils?
Do you have any specific reason for using lavender oil?
Do you have morning sickness?
Do you want to use lavender oil for pregnancy-related ailments?
Are you in the second or third trimester?
Common conclusions
Never ingests any essential oil during your pregnancy as it can lead to preterm labor or can impact your fetus negatively. If you want to make the most of the benefits of lavender oil, apply it on your skin, and enjoy its fragrance. Wait until delivery to ingest it and to gain the benefits that it offers.
First off, essential oils should not be ingested during pregnancy. They should only be applied externally on your skin and even while applying, dilute it with a carrier like coconut oil to minimize its impact on your skin. In fact, you should always dilute tree oils with a carrier oil and this becomes all the more important during your pregnancy.
Lavender oil is one of those tree oils that is known to have a positive effect on your sleep. It can be a great oil to use if you're suffering from sleeplessness during your pregnancy. That said, exercise a lot of caution while using it and only apply it on your skin after diluting it with a carrier oil. Never ingest lavender oil during your pregnancy.
Some people claim that sniffing lavender oil can relieve your morning sickness, but there is no conclusive scientific research that backs this claim. Some studies only show that it promotes good sleep. Still, experts and doctors urge you to avoid any form of aromatherapy during your first trimester.
Some women like to use lavender oil to remove the stretch marks that occur during pregnancy and to relieve the discomfort that comes with a growing bump. While topical applications don't seem to have much negative impact on the baby, it is still a good idea to check with your healthcare provider before you do it just to ensure that it is safe for you. When such topical applications are best avoided during the first trimester.
Some experts opine that it is safe to use lavender oil during your second or third trimesters because the baby is more developed and the chances for abortion or miscarriage is low. Still, it is a good idea to check with your doctor before you use anything new during your pregnancy. Even if you choose to use lavender oil, make sure to never ingest it as tree oils are known to induce preterm labor in some women.
If you're in the first trimester, avoid any oil as it can cause miscarriage by triggering uterine contractions. Also, lavender oil can impact your baby during its early developmental stages, thereby increasing the chances for deformities. For these reasons, avoid using lavender oil during your pregnancy and especially during your first trimester.
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