Pregnancy Safe Oils: Petra King Photography| Maternity + Baby + Wedding Photographer
Welcoming a baby into your life is such an exciting time. But it also makes you want to do better for yourself and your environment so that he/she can grow up healthy. One of the best ways to do so in my opinion is to try and eliminate toxins in your home. We are exposed to over 270 chemicals and toxins on a daily basis. Gross right? lol
If you haven’t already started to swap out products in your home, ditch the candles for essential oils. Young Living is the true pioneer of Essential Oils and have been around for 30 years. This family run business has a passion for bringing the BEST quality and sourced products to you and your home for every day use.
Pregnancy safe oils to help ease the discomforts that pregnancy brings:
Lavender essential oil - sleep
Frankincense essential oil - calming and add to your bath
Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil - congestion
Cedarwood essential oil - sleep
Lemon essential oil - odours and household cleaning
Roman Chamomile essential oil - calming/ sleep
German Chamomile essential oil - calms/ soothes
Peppermint essential oil - nausea/ energizes
Ginger essential oil - morning sickness
Oils to avoid while pregnant:
Oregano essential oil
Cinnamon bark essential oil
Rosemary essential oil
Jasmine essential oil
Clary Sage essential oil
If you need help with any of the above, don’t hesitate to reach out via email. I am happy to share some insight with you so that you can transition into a healthy pregnancy naturally. Mother Nature truly is amazing and holistic remedies have been around for thousands of years. Getting back to basics has never been easier!
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I can’t wait to welcome to the amazing world of Young Living.
Congratulations on your impending arrival and chat soon!
Pregnancy Safe Oils: Oshawa Peterborough Couple Maternity Photographer
There has been a huge shift in our lifestyle over the last few years. Even more how we choose to live. From what we eat and where our food comes from, to the products we use on a daily basis. Low Tox living used to have this stigma around it that was “out there” or for the hippies or gypsy’s.
This might not be a popular opinion but I am here to tell you otherwise.
It’s up to us to educate ourselves when it comes to what we use for ourselves and our growing families. This is where Young Living can help. I talk about this company so much and use their products daily because I am passionate about them and I am obsessed with the highest quality they pride themselves in.
When you are expecting, you are aware that everything you use on your body is transferred to your baby. Which is a scary thought but it’s so easy to live a health and happy pregnancy when you know that Young Living helps you to live and feel your best.
Here are a few pregnancy oils that will help to ease some common issues during pregnancy
Heartburn Digize. (this is a life saver for heartburn trust me)
Nausea- Peppermint (one of my fav’s)
Sleep- Lavender (if you know me this is a no brainer)
Energy- Ningxia Red ( antioxidant super fruit drink) our family drinks this daily and it’s delicious with so many health benefits.
Aside from these oils that can help make your pregnancy easier and healthy, Young Living has over 600 health products and Nation Health Products to help support you and your baby.
Young Living has been in business for almost 30 years! Simply amazing and the quality and standards are the highest of any on the market. Our Seed to Seal Promises you that every product is backed by Sourcing, Science and Standards that YL is known for.
You can read more about it here.
If you needed some help, I’m always here. Feel free to use my link to save yourself 24% off plus if this is your first time ordering receive an additional 10% off your order. Get started here.
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Petra King Photography specializes in Maternity & Baby Photography, Serving
Low-Tox Young Living Education in Ajax, Oshawa, Bowmanville, Peterborough, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
3 ways to work with toddlers: Oshawa Maternity & Family Photographer
Anxious mom and dad’s and busy littles is completely normal. When you come into the studio for your session I want you to know that you can trust in me and my expertise. After 18 years I have seen it all and the outcome is always the same thanks to a few things I do.
Concentrate on the family must have shots first
Make sure toddlers and littles are comfortable. Get on their level and include them into what you want them to do.
Convince them that there is a monkey in my camera who loves to eat chips! Haaa…
Sibling shots and family shots are often quick and silly. But these 3 things done at the beginning of your session will almost ALWAYS help to have a smooth and stress free session.
Also…bribery or an iPad come in REALLY handy so we can get shots like this :)
Next up we concentrate on mom. So Dad usually hangs out in studio or takes the littles out so it’s just the one on one time with mama.
And once mama is comfortable and can focus on herself….magic happenes
Experiment to see what works with you. Try something new and let. me know if my process has given you a little edge on a smoother studio workflow!
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Petra King Photography specializes in Maternity & Baby Photography, Serving
Low-Tox Young Living Education in Ajax, Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
Pregnancy Safe Oils to help calm anxiety: Oshawa Low Tox Motherhood Studio
I am a mama of 2. They say I have Irish twins ;) All I know is that having children 11 months apart was HARD. It felt lonely, draining and chaotic at times. I also felt like I was stuck on a hamster wheel in someone else’s body. Once you become a mom, the focus shifts from yourself to your child/ren and you will do anything for them. And like many, in this process you lose yourself.
I longed to have time for myself, but even when I got it, I didn’t give myself the time needed to enjoy it whole heartedly. Constanly wondering about the kids at home, running errands etc etc. I know this hits home with so many of you. You aren’t alone!
Amid the loud chaos of Motherhood though, comes the indescribable blessings and love we gain.
Make time for yourself. Make YOU a priority. Create CALM in your chaos. Trust me…you will thank yourself you did and be a better mom, wife/partner for it. It took me years to do so. I don’t want you to waste as much time as I did.
It doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive. But you do need to make it a priority. Be it with your first or your second or third child, your body craves calm at times. Have you considered using essential oils to help?
Here are 3 pregnancy safe oils that can help create calm and rid anxiety:
1. Bergamot- did you know that this hails from the citrus family? wards off anxiety/ apprehension
-add a few drops to your hands,rub together and inhale. Or simple diffuse and practice deep breathing while inhaling.
2. Lavender, amazing at balancing and healing our emotions.
-add a few drops to hands and inhale or rub over your heart/vita flex points, add 5-8 drops in your diffuser and enjoy
3. Frankincense- the King of oils ;) After all baby Jesus was gifted Frankincence for it’s magical healing properties for the body and mind.
-add drops to hands, rub together, inhale, place over heart or on temples/neck. Diffuse and enjoy or even during yoga or meditation.
I touched base on this recently in a previous blog post and my newsletter, but find YOUR happy oil. Lean into it and know that these emotions and feelings will pass. Pregnancy is hard enough on our bodies and minds. But you aren’t alone and I am here for you and to share with you oils I love, that work and that are 100% healthy for you and your baby.
Planning ahead is always a good thing. If you’d like to have these oils on hand click the link below and save 24%
We recommend booking your maternity session as soon as you enter 2nd Trimester. I’m so excited to see you!
Petra King Photography’s studio celebrates Maternity Milestones in the Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
Oshawa Maternity Studio: Healthy Motherhood & Family Low Tox Living
Our Classic Maternity sessions are our most popular session with moms to be. Typically mom will come in by herself or with her husband/partner or SO. But every once in a while the whole family will join in on the celebration.
Our Classic Maternity sessions are our most popular session with moms to be. Typically mom will come in by herself or with her husband/partner or SO. But every once in a while the whole family will join in on the celebration.
And let me tell you, we have so much fun!
It fills my cup when young families come into the studio to celebrate important milestones with me. It’s such an honour! You’re experience, how I make you feel and the memories we document together really are the backbone of my business. And of course gorgeous timeless photographs for you and your loved ones to treasure.
One of the ways as a Business Owner I make this a staple of my service to you is ensuring you know that my home is healthy, cleans and welcoming for you and even your toughest critics.
Ever heard the saying mi Casa et su Casa? It’s true, I welcome you into my home and business studio as family. Kids and babies (and husbands too) quickly become at ease and comfortable. I’ve created a space that makes it easy for you to relax and be excited about our session. A HUGE part of this is peace of mind with how I clean my home and studio. My favourite and longtime love for Thieves Household Cleaner is hands down the best all natural and multipurpose go to product.
Young Living has over 600 products. Not just essential oils :) Their home cleaning products are the best and smell so amazing. Natural and clean, no harsh synthetic chemical scents/fragrances. You may have heard me talk about Thieves and the powerhouse oil/cleaner it is. Did you know that Thieves kills 99,96% of airborne germs and bacteria? Pretty impressive right?
If you have any questions about Thieves Oil/Household Cleaner, or maybe I’ve peaked your curiosity to try some yourself, feel free to email me anytime. I’d love to share more with you on the product/s I love using. I know that you and your family will too! Or if you are ready to experience some yourself just follow this link to for a FREE account. Low tox living and every day motherhood is a beautiful friendship :)
Petra King Photography’s studio celebrates Motherhood & Milestones in the Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas. We are a Low Tox Living Family that uses Young Living for only the best products and essential oils. Healthy, Happy Families make the BEST memories together.
Ashley's Maternity Session Glimpse
Our next Maternity Mama featured on the Blog is Ashely. She reached out months ahead of time so that she could get the timing just right. She nailed it and it was such an honour to meet her. A huge thank you for driving from Brampton to come into the studio too! Your laughter and confidence is infectious.
Thank you lovely for being a fresh of breath air after lockdown was lifted. Wishing you an amazing journey ahead into Motherhood with your little one. Hope to see you again in the near future.
Much love,
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