About a year ago, I was introduced to the many benefits of essential oils. I had heard very little about them and was using some lavender from the health food store for mood enhancement, relaxation, and well, because I loved the scent. Besides knowing some of the properties of lavender and tea tree oils, I didn't know much else about them until my friend, Carmen, introduced me to doTerra's Certified Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils. The quality and purity of these oils is amazing. I have learned a lot since and am now using oils for all kinds of stuff. I have successfully treated a UTI and was able to get rid of a bump on my toddler's head less than an hour after applying the oils! I am now a true believer and recommend these oils to everyone! Today, I have a guest post from Kristy on how these oils can help with breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding and Essential Oils
The best food you can give your baby is breast milk. Nothing will keep your baby happier andhealthier than breastfeeding.Healthymilk starts with a healthy body, fed whole foods packed with nutrition.Taking a good quality probiotic, whole foodvitamins & omega fatty acids will help create the richest, healthiest milkyou can make.During times your littleone may require more milk, Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade (CPTG) essentialoils will be crucial.A CPTG essentialoil has been through a rigorous six step testing process and 3rdparty verified for purity and potency.The oil has been sourced from plants grown in their indigenous lands,contains no fillers, additives or synthetic bi-products.These oils are safe for aromatic, topical andeven internal use.
Sometimes babies will go through growth spurts, nurse-insand teething episodes that will leave them insatiable and you might find yoursupply struggling to keep up. UsingdoTERRA’s CPTG Basil, Clary Sage, Geranium or Fennel essential oil will helpyou achieve higher production during the times you need it most. Apply 1-2 drops to the breast tissue,avoiding the nipple, three to four times daily.There is no need to wash it off in between feedings. You also may take these oils internally in a capsule,in a small amount of water, or under your tongue. Supplementing with zinc has also been knownto increase production. Make sure yourwater intake is at least half your body weight in ounces daily.
If engorgement or oversupply is impacting your ability tobreastfeed or live life normally, CPTG Peppermint essential oil has been knownto decrease supply. This is differentfor everyone. With some moms pepperminthas no effect and for others just smelling it will decrease their supply. Applying CPTG Peppermint oil to the breasttissue, avoiding the nipple, or taking it internally should alleviate some ofthe engorgement.
Dry or cracked nipples are common during the days followingbirth and the initiation of breastfeeding.This is typically due to improper latch or ties of the lips andtongue. Please speak with yourpediatrician to address any lip or tongue tie issues and a Certified LactationConsultant or Le Leche League leader to address a potential latch problemimmediately. Applying CPTG Myrrh,Geranium, Lavender, Roman Chamomile or Sandalwood to the affected area. These oils can be applied diluted with afatty carrier oil like coconut oil, or undiluted straight from the bottle. There is no need to wash these oils offbefore breastfeeding your baby.
Some women are more prone to infections and clogged ductsthan others. Many moms who tend to haveclogged ducts are usually consuming dairy-based products such as milk and icecream. Try eliminating dairy from yourdiet to see a difference. Massage theclogged duct gently towards the nipple area in a downward motion. If you do not catch it in time, it can veryquickly become a full-blown infection called mastitis. I recommend taking 1000mg of vitamin C everyone to two hours and massaging an antibiotic category essential oil into theinfected area of the breast. These oilsinclude, but are not limited to Melaleuca, Oregano, Clove and Thyme. I also recommend taking three to four dropsof each of the above oils in a capsule every two hours until improvement isseen. After that, four times a dayshould be sufficient to ward off lingering infection.
More information can be found by visiting our website at www.EOEducation.com or by emailing info@eoeducation.com. These statements have not been evaluated bythe FDA. These products are intended to support general well being and are notintended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease.If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor.
About The Author:
Kristy Hauck of Tampa, Florida founded Essential OilsEducation, LLC to help provide communities and families with science basedresearch about the therapeutic and medicinal benefits of CPTG essential oils.After doTERRA changed her family’s life, she knew others would benefit fromCPTG essential oils even more than she had.
Kristy moved to Clearwater, Florida from her native state ofColorado in 2007 for a corporate sales job. After getting married and having abeautiful baby boy in January of 2013, Kristy wanted more time with her family.She quit her corporate job to stay home and after some time at home, Kristystumbled upon doTERRA. After careful investigation, she never looked back.Kristy has a Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Studies fromColorado State University and currently teaches most of EOE’s essential oilclasses. She enjoys spending time with her family, swimming, yoga, kayaking andtraveling.
