E115: Essential Oils For Labor

About this episode

Angie Roger discusses the use of essential oils as a comfort tool during labor and birth, emphasizing their role in creating a positive atmosphere without miracle claims or fearmongering.

Send us Fan Mail Your birth room has a “vibe,” and sometimes the fastest way to change it is through something you can’t even see: scent. I’m Angie Roger, and I’m sharing a grounded, real-world take on essential oils for labor and birth. No miracle claims, no fearmongering just how I use aromatherapy as an optional comfort tool that can support relaxation, focus, and a sense of safety while you do the real work of labor. We talk about why the sense of smell is such a direct line to emotion a...

People in this episode

Host: Angie Roger

Topics covered

• essential oils
• labor
• aromatherapy
• birth
• relaxation
• comfort tools

Keywords

• essential oils
• labor
• aromatherapy
• scent
• relaxation
• birth
• comfort

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