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Essential Oils for Postpartum and Newborns

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ROLLER BOTTLE RECIPES, PERINEAL SPRAY, DIFFUSER BLENDS, AND ESSENTIAL OILS FOR POSTPARTUM AND NEWBORNS.

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As promised, I am excited to share part 2 of “Essential Oils for Pregnancy.”  If you missed that post, I talked about essential oils for the first, second, and third trimester as well as essential oils for labor and delivery.

Today, I am going to talk about essential oils for postpartum and newborns.

HOW TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS ON NEWBORNS

newborn baby on decorative blue blanket

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You can use essential oils aromatically and topically for new babies.  Some essential oils are considered “hot” oils, and you will want to stay from those until your baby is older.

Hot Oils to Avoid Using Topically

  • Cassia
  • Cinnamon Bark
  • Clove
  • Oregano
  • Thyme

HOW TO DIFFUSE ESSENTIAL OILS FOR NEWBORNS 

For aromatic use, add 4-6 drops of essential oil to a diffuser and diffuse in the baby’s room.  Or you can add essential oils to a pot of water and simmer on the stove to release essential oil molecules into the air for the baby to breathe in.

DIFFUSER BLENDS FOR NEWBORN

Sleep Time

3 drops lavender essential oil

2 drops frankincense essential oil

1 drop vetiver essential oil

Diffuse this blend overnight or during nap times to help the baby sleep more soundly.

Awake Time

3 drops wild orange essential oil

2 drops lemon essential oil

1 drop  lime essential oil

Diffuse this blend during the day to promote happy feelings and uplift the mood.

Boost the Immune System

2 drops wild orange essential oil

2 drops rosemary essential oil

1 drop clove essential oil

1 drop cinnamon essential oil

Diffuse this blend to cleanse the air, kill airborne germs, and boost the immune system.

Breathe Easy

3 drops peppermint essential oil

2 drops eucalyptus essential oil

1 drop of lime essential oil

Diffuse this blend to promote clear breathing and open up airways.

USING ESSENTIAL OILS TOPICALLY ON NEWBORNSEssential Oils for Postpartum roller bottles on wooden table

For topical use, apply “neat” oils diluted on the baby when needed, avoiding eyes and inside the ears.  Neat oils are ones that can be applied directly to the skin without a carrier oil. However, when using essential oils for babies, you should always dilute, even if it is a neat oil.

DILUTING ESSENTIAL OILS FOR NEWBORN

Add 1-2 drops of essential oil in a 10 ml roller bottle and top off with a carrier oil.

My favorite carrier oil is fractionated coconut oil because it is a very light oil and has many health benefits.  FCO is different from regular coconut oil because it stays liquid.  It prevents oxidation, making it effective for extending the shelf life of your essential oils.

Other carrier oil options (learn more about carrier oils HERE):

  • Grape Seed Oil
  • Sweet Almond Oil
  • Jojoba Oil
  • Avocado Oil
  • Olive Oil

ROLLER BOTTLE BLENDS FOR NEWBORN

Add each of the following blends to a 10ml roller bottle and top off with fractionated coconut oil.

Calming and Sleep

1 drop lavender essential oil

1 drop frankincense essential oil

Apply to the bottom of the baby’s feet and back of the neck when trying to calm down the baby and to promote sleep.

Tummy Discomfort

1 drop fennel essential oil

1 drop ginger essential oil

Roll and massage onto baby’s stomach and chest when experiencing digestive issues.

Happy Mood

1 drop wild orange essential oil

1 drop lavender essential oil

Apply to the bottom of your baby’s feet when cranky.

HOW TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS FOR POSTPARTUM Essential Oils for Postpartum in 15ml glass bottles

After giving birth, you will be glad to have essential oils for emotional and physical support.  You can use your essential oils aromatically or topically to help out with all the things after labor and delivery.

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR POSTPARTUM: AFTERBIRTH PAINS 

These are the worse.  You have been in labor for so long, your baby is out, and you thought it was over…but it’s not.  The more kids you have, the more painful these are.  On a good note, these afterbirth pains are your uterus contracting and returning to its pre‐pregnancy size.

Apply essential oils topically to the abdomen as needed to help with the discomfort.

Essential Oils for Afterbirth Pains

  • Clary Sage
  • Lavender
  • Bergamot
  • Roman Chamomile
  • Cedarwood
  • Ylang Ylang
  • Geranium
  • Fennel

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR POSTPARTUM: BABY BLUES

With the hormone changes, mixed emotions, and change of life, it is quite normal to experience some sort of baby blues.  10-15% of women suffer from baby blues, and I was one of the lucky ones after I had my first baby.  I cried when things were good, and I cried when things were bad.

One night I wanted to make potato pancakes for dinner.  I whipped up the batter, was frying them, and when I went to flip them, they broke apart.  No big deal, right?  Maybe not, but when you are 2 weeks postpartum and have the baby blues, it definitely is.  My husband walked in from work and thought the world had ended because I was so upset, now it’s laughable, but at the time, I couldn’t control myself.

Essential Oils for Moms with Baby Blues

  • Grapefruit
  • Wild Orange
  • Tangerine
  • Bergamont
  • Frankincense
  • Lavender
  • Roman Chamomile
  • Clary Sage
  • Geranium
  • Copaiba

These essential oils are very uplifting and can promote a positive mood.  Diffuse a blend of these oils when feeling down or apply them topically to the pulse points.

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR POSTPARTUM: MILK SUPPLY

Breastfeeding is a beautiful thing but can be a little tricky in the beginning.  I was so thankful for my sister when I had my first baby because she was there to “cheer” me on.

My daughter didn’t latch well for the first two weeks, and I didn’t know what I was doing.  The doctors were suggesting nipple shields and formula, but my sister encouraged me to keep trying.  We finally got it!  She ended up nursing for 2.5 years.  I am so thankful I didn’t give up.

Essential Oils for Milk Supply

Dilute 3-5 drops of essential oil in 1/4 cup coconut oil and apply it to the nipples.

To make a roller bottle:  Add 15-20 drops of essential oil (choose from the list below) and top off with fractioned coconut oil.

NOTE:  Avoid peppermint until weaning, as it will decrease milk supply.

  • Cardamon
  • Lavender
  • Fennel
  • Basil
  • Clary Sage
  • Geranium

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR POSTPARTUM: PERINEUM SPRAY & HEALING PADS 

You can whip these up before going into labor and have it ready for after birth.

FOR THE SPRAY: Add 1o drops each of lavender and frankincense to a glass spray bottle and top off with witch hazel.

FOR THE PADS:  Soak large maxi pads in water and essential oils (I used 10 drops of lavender and 10 drops of frankincense for these too!), lay them out on a cookie sheet, and freeze.  Store in ziplock bags.  These are amazing for healing after giving birth.

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR POSTPARTUM: ENERGYdoTERRA oils for boosting energy

Newborns are hard work 24 hours a day.  They love to be held and snuggled, eat often, and need lots of diaper changes.  In the beginning, when you are up all night, you are going to be exhausted.  Essential oils can be used to naturally boost your energy, stimulate the brain, and help you to stay alert and focused.

Diffuse a blend of these oils or apply topically to the pulse points.

Essential Oils for Energy

  • Wild Orange
  • Lime
  • Grapefruit
  • Lemon
  • Rosemary
  • Ginger
  • Lemongrass

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Did you use essential oils on your baby or yourself after giving birth?  Share your favorite essential oil blends for newborns and postpartum in the comments below.

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I hope this post was helpful! Be sure to check out my post, how to use coconut oil to get rid of cradle cap naturally in babies. 

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Comments

  1. Tina says

    September 21, 2019 at 11:46 PM

    Can you rub newborn head at birth with frankincense oil (diluted)

    Reply
    • Laura says

      September 22, 2019 at 7:53 PM

      Frankincense is a great oil for babies. I would dilute one drop in 1 tablespoon of carrier oil for a newborn.

      Reply
    • Christen Clower says

      January 20, 2022 at 8:15 AM

      Thank you for your post! I currently don’t have any oils so I’m trying to narrow down where to start. I financially can’t buy a lot right now. Im due in March and I’m really interested in clary sage. Is this safe for baby to dilute and apply to my nipples since I’m breastfeeding?

      Reply
  2. Twyla Bolling says

    September 22, 2019 at 6:14 PM

    I love essential oil and I have been assigned the duty of oil combination after 1at grand is born Oct. 7. Where do you purchase your oils?

    Reply
    • Laura says

      September 22, 2019 at 7:51 PM

      I use doTERRA. Here is a link if you want to check them out: https://shopoils.com/laura-ascher/.

      Reply
  3. Carol chavez says

    October 27, 2020 at 5:13 PM

    For the roller bottles .. Do u use 10ml and 1 drop of lavender and 1 drop of frankincense and fill remaining bottle with friction oil correct

    Reply
    • Laura says

      October 28, 2020 at 12:20 PM

      Correct!

      Reply
  4. Linda says

    December 7, 2020 at 7:49 PM

    Love these recipes and will make them for my daughter and new grandson. Just wondering if you have a recipe for the afterbirth pain combination, or just put equal amounts of each?

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 8, 2020 at 10:09 AM

      I do equal parts of each.

      Reply
  5. Emily says

    December 17, 2020 at 10:41 PM

    Question… is peppermint okay to diffuse while breastfeeding? I do not want to apply topically. I have a 1 month old who is a little congested and I am using your newborn “breath easy” diffuser recipe, but I do not want the peppermint to affect my milk supply. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 18, 2020 at 8:44 AM

      Most people are OK diffusing it, it is mainly a problem for milk supply when using topically or internally. Congrats on your little one! I have a 5 week old 🙂

      Reply
  6. Shade Vrutaal says

    May 21, 2021 at 9:23 PM

    Hi Laura.thanks for the info.
    about the post partum roller bottles for the mommy ,do you have a video of a blend that you made or the amount of drops you used of the citrus or flower oils?

    Reply
    • Laura says

      May 24, 2021 at 7:05 AM

      All the recipes are in the post and I do have a video on youtube as well.

      Reply
  7. Ernest Pawell says

    September 6, 2021 at 12:59 AM

    thanks after sharing

    Reply
  8. Iris says

    February 19, 2022 at 4:58 AM

    Hi Laura, my baby is 2 1/2months. I see you have in your post that 4-6 drops is safe for diffusing. For what quantity of water would this be for? I have the 150 ml Doterra petal diffuser. Secondly, is it safe for me to run it all day or is there a time limit due to baby’s age? Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      February 22, 2022 at 2:38 PM

      It more depends on room size and preference than it does the size of the diffuser. Only do about 1-2 drops total in the diffuser for a baby and keep doors open to keep it from getting too strong.

      Reply
  9. Missy says

    May 25, 2022 at 9:53 AM

    Hi Laura, I’ve appreciated your blog and YouTube channel for a while, but now we’re expecting our first baby and I’m discovering a whole other world! I have a question about the healing spray. How would I apply that? By spraying my pads, or by spraying it on myself?

    Reply
    • Laura says

      May 29, 2022 at 9:31 AM

      Thanks so much! I would spray on the pads or even soak them in it.

      Reply

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