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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!

Ready to get started and make a switch to a more natural and healthy lifestyle? Click the link to have access to my wholesale prices and receive an additional 10% off your first order.

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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!

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Tips to soothe nausea during pregnancy: Oshawa GTA Low Tox Motherhood Studio

Let’s talk about Nausea. It affects so many of us at some point or other during pregnancy. IF you are one of the lucky few to not experience it during your pregnancy I bow down to you ;) I can totally remember suffering with it up until 14 -18 weeks.

Here few ways to use essential oils for support with nausea during pregnancy:

-Diffusing or applying topically are the most common ways to find relief. Oils such as peppermint, ginger are great for relief. Digize applied topically gives relief within a matter of minutes (they all do really).

-if using Digize rub on tummy/upper chest area in clockwise direction.

-make peppermint tea. Not a fan of hot drinks right now? That’s ok…try peppermint iced tea

If you suffer from stress related nausea:

There are a few stress supporting oils to consider: lavender, chamomile, black spruce and even orange will help you too.

Of course there are a ton of ways to help support you and your body. Play around with things and see what works for you.

Other natural ways to support and find relief from can look like applying a cold compress to neck and or forehead or even sucking on a ginger chew. Getting some fresh air and staying hydrated. Speaking from experience, try to refrain from lying down right after you eat also helps to avoid heartburn. Avoiding spicy or rich foods and pay attention to strong smells that act as triggers (things like gasoline, strong toxic cleaning products, paint, fish, meat or cheeses etc etc) For me it was chocolate milk and OJ…weird I know lol.

Peppermint and Digize have been my favourite go to’s. Now in full transparency here, I am not pregnant (door closed years ago) but I wish I had these amazing oils and aromatherapy tips back then.

Not everyone will love all of these oils or scents, and that is okay! You need to find what works for you.

If you are new to oils and feeling a little overwhelmed, know that it’s normal. I was there too. I read a TON!

We now have an amazing supportive and generous community to help that is there if you need it. And of course I am here for you when you are ready mama. If you prefer sitting to experience things in person, let’s set a date. Pop by the studio, grab a coffee or tea. Whatever you’d like :)

Mom and son smiling

If you are planning ahead or just getting through the waves of it through the day, I highly recommend to give these a try. I promise your sanity and body will thank you. What do you have to lose?

Save 24% on Peppermint or Digize (and all products) via the link below:

Till next time mama’s. Be well, get some rest and keep smiling,

Much love,

P xo

Petra King Photography’s studio celebrates Maternity Milestones in the Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.

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