Lavender and Vicks!?

[hsmom]

Can anyone tell me if lavender gel or oil is OK in pregnancy? I am 34 weeks and starting to suffer insomnia. Lavender always helps me sleep but I have steered clear since finding out I was pg as they say avoid any aromatherapy.

Also - Vicks? I have a stinker of a cold (probably not helping the sleeping problem either!), but was told mentol is a no no. Or was it eucalyptus??

It's not been a straight forward pregnancy so thought I would check before taking any risks!

Cheers,

I've been using all three, Lavender, Vicks & Eucalyptus at various stages of my pregnacy and I'm 32 weeks! Never had any problems or side effects. :o

Lavender as an aromatherapy oil is definitely fine.

I was told by a pharmacist that olbas oil was fine, but it seems many many other pregnant people have been told otherwise