Lavender oil in pregnancy?

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alittleteapot · 04/04/2009 14:49

I thought this was a no, but my lovely new Neal's Yard Mothers' bath oil has it in, and says safe in pregnancy. Have I got mixed up with something else?

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KnickKnackGetsInsideCremeEgg · 04/04/2009 15:13

as far as I know lavender, mandarin and neroli are the 3 main oils that are suitable during pregnancy...provided they are at a strength of 1.5% or less.

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alittleteapot · 04/04/2009 15:15

ok. must've just got it mixed up. such a lovely smell...

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KnickKnackGetsInsideCremeEgg · 04/04/2009 15:22

I would be less sure of the ylang ylang and cardamon (at quick look through google seems to imply its not safe during pregnancy)

here is a list of all the ingredients, if anyone else wants to advise

paisleyleaf · 04/04/2009 15:23

oh, I'd thought lavender was one you had to be careful of too

KnickKnackGetsInsideCremeEgg · 04/04/2009 15:36

I forgot to add, you should not use any essential oils during the 1st three months!

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