EPISODE 61 | ESSENTIAL OILS TO ENHANCE FERTILITY, PREGNANCY & BIRTH | Shauna Wetenkamp
Description:
Shauna Wetenkamp joins the show to share her immense knowledge on essential oils and examples of ways she has used them in ways many people may not have thought possible. She talks about her own personal journey in using them to help heal after a severe accident, how essential oils can enhance our life and our fertility, the ways the “nose knows” when it comes to sniffing out great quality oils, which oils are great for specific emotions, and how to choose them intuitively.
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Takeaways:
[6:43] A very severe accident that Shauna endured, led her to appreciate the gift of being able to learn firsthand the healing properties of essential oils both physically and emotionally.
[9:39] A different oil can be applied for both almost every emotional and physical pain.
[12:38] When it comes to essential oils and medicine perfumes, a little goes a long way. The quality also matters, along with making sure it’s the appropriate oil and any emotions that need to be addressed along with the oil usage.
[16:22] Shauna loves to partner with doTerra because of their dedication to community, high quality, and purity, and work to uplift countries with indigenous peoples.
[19:42] For pain, a few that Shauna recommends are: Clary Sage (great for cramps), Frankincense, Lemongrass, Pink Pepper, Thyme, and Marjoram.
[28:12] Essential oils are a great tool for working with your mind and body as you observe emotions that are coming up, and that may have been stuck or pushed down for years.
[29:37] Shauna did her own physical therapy, and was completely committed to the only option of healing and regaining her health.
[33:16] Marjoram and Cedarwood are the oils of community, and the ability to allow true connection with others and to notice the good things present in your life.
[37:22] Geranium (love and trust) and Ylang Ylang (inner child) are great in a bath with Epsom salts to soak away the anger and sadness.
[40:23] Most often the oils we tend to stay away from and resist the most are the ones we could benefit from. Shauna advises bringing it in slowly and working in the emotion that it addresses.
[49:37] Shauna loves to put Sandalwood on her third eye for extra help in her intuition, and Rose to connect more with divine love. For fear, Bergamot is about loving yourself and having the courage to put ourselves first. Ginger, Lavender (clear communication), and Cypress (motion and flow) are also used to summon courage and help alleviate the physical symptoms of fear and anxiety.
[58:29] Journaling is a great way to record where you are at and put out emotions that are stuck.
As PROMISED in the podcast! How to know which oils should be contraindicated or used with caution in pregnancy?
The consensus about what essential oils should be Contraindicated during pregnancy vary greatly from source to source. Much of this may be due to the fact that many consider inhaling any of these oils generally safe during pregnancy. What is really an area of concern is topical use, especially in excess and certainly with internal use. All of the those listed below should not be consumed orally while pregnant, avoided during the first trimester in all forms, and only used topically or infused during the latter two trimesters with a deep understanding of benefit to risk ratio.
Basil
Birch
Caraway
Cedarwood
Clary Sage
Fennel
Juniper
Hyssop
Marjoram
Mugwort
Nutmeg
Peppermint
Pennyroyal
Rosemary
Sage
Tansy
Tarragon
Thuja
Thyme
Wintergreen
Wormwood
Here are some of my favorite essential oil blends
Lady Potions Essential Oils Labor blend - diffuse in room or apply to acupressure points on ankle to stimulate contractions after labor has begun. May also be rubbed on lower stomach or lower back after labor has started.
5 drops ylang ylang
4 drops helichrysum
2 drops fennel
2 drops clary sage
2 drops peppermint
Lady Potions Essential Oils Fertility Blend
4 drops champaca
3 drops yarrow
3 drops geranium
2 drops neroli
1 drop rose
Mix with carrier oil of choice and roll on wrist and neck as desired
Essential Oils to treat Hemorrhoids & soothe your lady parts after birth
Tea Tree
Cypress
Geranium
Lavender
2 drops each mixed with aloe vera gel and applied directly OR added to 8 oz water, submerge washcloths in, freeze and sit on later. You can also use the oils and water and add it to maxi pads to be frozen and used to heal after a vaginal birth.
Essential Oils to Relieve Nausea During Pregnancy
Lavender
Chamomile
Spearmint
Ginger
Use as singles on a cotton ball and inhale or work it as a blend to diffuse that smells helpful to you. Some women will lean towards more ginger while others will lean towards extra spearmint depending on the type of nausea they are experiencing.
Do you have a favorite oil or helpful blend for fertility & pregnancy? If so comment below and help a sister out!
References:
Botanical Medicine for Women’s Health, by Aviva Romm
Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, by Julia Lawless
Essential Oils for Pregnancy, Birth & Babies, by Stephanie Fritz
Emotions and Essential Oils, by Enlighten
Ep 47: “Bach Flower Remedies for Emotions that Come Along with Fertility Challenges”
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