Postpartum with my first child, I had a case of the “baby blues.” Looking for natural solutions, essential oils are a popular solutions. But how to you use essential oils with baby blues?
No one ever talked to me about this. I thought I was loosing my mind. With lots of time spend on Google, I realized that this was totally normal to go through. There is a difference between postpartum depression and baby blues. Please reach out to someone when dealing with both. With a lot more understanding about this nowadays, sometimes talking about the issue helps you find some clarity on the topic.
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Dealing with Baby Blues
It may feel like you are feeling bad PMS when you are dealing with baby blues. This is typical to happen 4-5 days post baby and goes away around 3 weeks post baby. The hormone shift is what your body is going through making your more sensitive and irritable. Common signs include:
- Sadness
- Irritability
- Anxiousness
- Not being able to concentrate
Your own mindset work can make a huge difference while you are dealing with baby blues. When I talk to mamas about their own journey dealing with sadness, the first thing I always tell them is that, it is ok to feel sad. When we initially start feeling down, we tend to wish that we did not have the feeling and try to resist it by either buffering. But when you allow the feeling and feel it in your body, a lot of times, it goes away way faster on its own.
After feeling the feeling, you can start by bringing your mind back to neutral with stating the facts that you see. These are the very boring things that you will see not your thoughts about it. This alone can help shift your mind sometimes. I teach these things more in details through my free Facebook community.
Essential Oils
Contrary to popular belief, there is no one oil that you can use that which you like the smell to boost your mood.
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Some people have used essential oils to help with both postpartum and baby blues. Essential oils have helped me tremendously in my life, especially in the area of postpartum. Here are some of my favorites to use.
Best Oils for Mood Lift
These are the common essential oils that can be used for baby blues and you can try a combination of a blend that works for you.
• Geranium
• Lemon
• Mandarin
• Lavender
How to Use Essential Oils
For every 20 drops of oil, you will need 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of your choice of carrier oil for body oil. Put your favorite blend in your diffuser or a bath. When dealing with baby blues and needing a break, I used to put 3 drops of Geranium on a tissue and just inhale deeply until I felt calmer. A great mix is:
Geranium, Lavender, Spearming, Lemon.
Find your favorite smell of this list and use it for a relaxing bath when you need a break.
If you need FREE support in your mindset while you are in the postpartum time or in your parenting journey, I invite you to consider the Facebook community of moms.
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Because of the massive fluctuation in hormones after pregnancy, many women deal with some sort of postpartum depression or baby blues. It is important to consult with your physician if you think you are experiencing depression. There are both natural and pharmaceutical treatments that can help you, using essential oils can be helpful in boosting the mood alongside any medical treatment.
Much love,
Krystina RN, BSN, CBE
Coach Mentor Trainer
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