Heading into the second trimester gleefully, the first one has been quite an adventure.  I haven’t been pregnant in over 10 years and when I was morning sickness was never an issue.  They say each pregnancy is different and they certainly are right about that.  This time around is completely different from before.  I have already learned that morning sickness is not limited to just the mornings. Ha! Who knew!

I didn’t want to have my OB prescribe anything, especially when I am so well aware of the benefits of holistic therapies.  So I turned to my essential oil cabinet and here’s what I dug out:

Ginger: I think most people have heard ginger ale is top of the list for soothing morning sickness, but did you ever wonder why. It’s not the gentle fix of the soda, it’s the ginger.  Ginger gently soothes upset stomachs and is safe for baby.

Patchouli: While patchouli is notorious for it’s aphrodisiac qualities, it also helps prevent dry skin as well as aids with preventing morning sickness.

Sandalwood: Already an oil that promotes mental and emotional relaxation, sandalwood is a full pregnancy beneficially oil.  From relief from morning sickness to helping to prevent stretch marks, sandalwood is an important oil to keep from and center during pregnancy.

It’s of the utmost importance to use caution with any essential oils during pregnancy; not all are safe for use during such a delicate time.  These three that I’ve chosen to work synergistically are being used at half their normal dilution in coconut oil.  This make it easy to use any time of day: in the morning before getting out of bed, I rub it into my upper shoulders and a bit on my belly so the scent will waft up to my nose.  In the evenings when needed, it’s safe to use in the bath.

Have you used or heard of any other holistic remedies that work wonders with morning sickness? We’d Love to hear about them!