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Aromatherapy to Ease Postpartum Symptoms
The
use of aromatherapy to ease symptoms of postpartum can
be quite effective. At one time, the diagnosis
of postpartum as a form of depression was not recognized or
given the attention that it was due. These days, things have
changed and there are many treatments for this ailment. Aside
from aromatherapy, other methods are used. Some have cited
the ingestion of the placenta after birth as a way of relieving
the depression associated with postpartum. Obviously, this
is an extreme treatment. Another treatment involves the injection
of Progesterone. This chemical has the ability of reintroducing
certain hormone levels that are lost during the process of
giving birth. All of these treatments are effective, but for
those who prefer a more natural approach, aromatherapy poses
a perfect substitute.
The technique of using aromatherapy to help alleviate the
symptoms of postpartum is very simple. By introducing essential
oils to the mother, this helps redirect the hormonal balance
that is lost in the process of childbirth. The normal stresses
of motherhood, such as changing diapers, getting up with the
child in the middle of the night, feeding the child (this especially
includes breastfeeding) and all of the other errands associated
with taking care of the baby is only intensified by the hormonal
imbalance produced by childbirth.
New mothers needn’t be reluctant to request some ‘alone time’
in order to relieve the stress of motherhood, escape the pressures
of child rendering and receive regular treatments of Aromatherapy.
Social stresses are often the most strenuous, especially for
a new mother. The opportunity to get away from such tumultuous
stimuli and ease the tension that she has received as a result
is important. Just the very relaxing, soothing atmosphere related
to aromatherapy is, in itself, a therapeutic activity. Getting
alone in a room where all sources of stress are removed is
not only a common sense remedy, but it undoubtedly reserves
some psychological and emotional appeasement that will ease
the symptoms of postpartum.
But, not only is aromatherapy helpful in just being a source
of solitude and quiet, but it actually helps maintain and re-enact
the hormonal/chemical balance which is associated with postpartum
symptoms. By mixing the essential oils of geranium, grapefruit
and neroli and pouring the mixture in a bath, one can enjoy
the relaxing setting of a bath or aromatic essential oils that
are inhaled. This inhaled batch is good for re-balancing the
hormonal mess that is what is left after childbirth. But this
is only one method.
Another method is, preferably after taking a bath, rub any
mixture of oils, such as what was listed above, or clary sage,
rose and bergamot, onto your tummy. This will not only produce
an immediate calming sensation, but the absorption of the essential
oils into the skin will again help regain that chemical imbalance
one had before pregnancy; and help keep your sanity. This tummy
rub can be done from the area between the breasts all the way
down to the pubic line. Not only will absorption occur, but
inhalation will as well. It is best to breathe deeply the aromatic
oils released on your body as you rub. This will have the twofold
effect of skin receiving the essential oils through it and
it will be breathed in.
For the best results, doing this about three
times a week will ensure that it will be effective. Ask for a babysitter
or have your husband or partner watch the child, or children,
while this is done. There are a variety of mixtures that can
be used in concert with the fore mentioned blends. These include
angelica, bergamot and geranium or mandarin, neroli and immortelle
to just name a few. These mixtures can all be either diffused
in a bathtub, a diffuser, or simply a rub. The methods are
numerous, but the results are usually similar. But, the important
thing to remember when treating postpartum by aromatherapy
is time. It is not a method that should be rushed. This is
because it is not just the chemical effectiveness that is involved,
but also the discontinuity from the daily drudgery. It is of
the essence of ‘getting away’ from everything and removing
one’s self from the stress of daily motherly duties that works
in concert with the chemical side. These techniques are the
ones most likely to make aromatherapy for treating postpartum
successful. # # # # #
SolveYourProblem.com
: 2006
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