Origin: a Latin derivative
meaning "Gift of the Earth."
dōTERRA[doh-teh-ruh]
Origin: a Latin derivative
meaning "Gift of the Earth."
Stephanie Fritz also known as The Essential Midwife, has a very successful midwifery practice in Southeast Arizona. We interviewed her to find out a little more about using essential oils during pregnancy and with children**.
Her advice when starting a class on this topic is simple: “My intention in a class about using essential oils during pregnancy is to eliminate the fears around using essential oils during pregnancy, birth, and with your children or babies.” The following class outline includes a variety of ways that Stephanie educates about essential oils and pregnancy.
Outline:
1. Talk about the importance of nutrition. Stephanie says, “Nutrition is the number one thing to watch during pregnancy. I always refer to diet even before bringing up essential oils. For example, I recommend that you have 80-100 grams of protein, dark green leafy veggies, and that you drink at least 3-4 quarts of water every day. Only after you have the proper nutrition do you add in essential oils and supplements from doTERRA®.”
2. Address the specific essential oils and supplements that are safe to use for each stage of pregnancy and with babies. Introduce this topic by talking about the importance of consulting your health care professional about any supplements you are taking. Stephanie recommends:
**Pregnant or lactating women should consult a physician prior to the use of dietary supplements and cosmetics. Also, consult a physician prior to giving supplements to, or applying cosmetics on infants.