Green Business Which Essential Oils Are Pregnancy Safe – Ecocentric Mom – GWC Mag gwcmagOctober 6, 2023044 views In our search for alternative and holistic remedies for common ailments during pregnancy, essential oils are a great option! You can use them topically, in a spritz bottle, or diffuse them. We need to emphasize that essential oils are meant for external uses only. If you ingest them, you risk problems like miscarriages and preterm labor. Always dilute these oils with coconut or olive oils before you apply to the skin. Essential Oils Considered Safe During Pregnancy Once you reach the second trimester, your medical doctor will confirm you can try these essential oils: Roman chamomile Ginger Lavender Bergamot Neroli Lemongrass Geranium Patchouli Grapefruit Lemon Rosewood Mandarin Rose Otto Lime Ylang ylang Eucalyptus Tea tree Sweet orange Petitgrain Sandalwood Essential Oils Considered Unsafe During Pregnancy Any essential oils that can result in contractions should be avoided until the child is born. These include rosemary, cinnamon, clary sage, and clove. Also, we suggest you do your best to avoid: Sweet Birch Arnica Cassia Bitter almond Yellow/Brown Camphor Chervil Broom Costus Buchu Fennel Basil Coriander Juniper berry, among others. Learn more about Essential Oils and Pregnancy.