Increase the chances of conception by using natural remedies, such as essential oils for getting pregnant.
Trouble Getting Pregnant
More and more women are facing difficulties getting pregnant. While having trouble conceiving is definitely not a new thing, in today’s world, overall fertility seems to be waning away.
If you look closely, it seems the stacks are against women conceiving easily. Modern food laced with artificial flavors, preservatives and pesticides, which cause hormonal imbalances that are a prime culprit in infertility. Women are using more cosmetic, hygiene and self-care products than ever before, which adds to the body’s toxin burden. Not to forget, more women are choosing their careers over child-bearing, and when they are finally ready to start a family, age becomes a significant barrier to getting pregnant easily.
More than 10% of couples struggle getting pregnant within 1 year. Sometimes the causes of infertility may be clear, such as chronic stress, hormonal imbalances or uterine fibroids. But many times, the cause of infertility is often not known.
How Do Essential Oils Help Increase Fertility?
Out of hundreds of essential oils known to man, only a few are renown for having properties that can help bolster fertility and help you get pregnant. These are some of the ways in which essential oils help in improving the chances of conception:
» Balancing the Hormones – In almost all cases of infertility, it is found that the hormones are often imbalanced. Correcting the imbalances in the endocrine system would therefore solve any difficulties in conception. Essential oils can help improve the chances of conception by supporting the hormones. These essential oils include: Sweet fennel, clary sage, geranium, anise, sage, tarragon and myrrh
» Supporting the Uterus – Many women have trouble sustaining a pregnancy due to weak uterine muscles. Certain essential oils can help strengthen and support uterine function, thereby helping to conceive and carry pregnancy to full term. These include: clary sage, rose otto, myrrh, frankincense, jasmine, cypress, clove
» Correcting Infertile Cervical Mucus – Some women are faced with thick cervical mucus (also known as infertile cervical mucus) that acts as a barrier that prevents sperm from traveling smoothly through the cervix. Essential oils such as frankincense, geranium, cedarwood, citriodora and cardamom act as natural mucosal thinners that can help with conception.
» Boosting Libido – Essential oils work wonders in boosting libido. Low libido can greatly impede the chances of getting pregnant so make use of oils such as rose otto, jasmine, ylang ylang, cinnamon and others, to boost libido.
» Reducing Stress – Stress can be a vicious cycle when it comes to fertility. Chronic stress is a known cause of difficulty getting pregnant. Yet again, facing difficulty getting pregnant can also be a source of stress, anxiety and tension. Essential oils that can help relieve stress and induce relaxation include: Lavender, vetiver, sandalwood, ylang ylang, wild orange and others.
» Detoxification – The accumulation of toxins can bring about many health problems, including infertility or difficulty in conceiving. Detoxification has to play a major part in your journey to get healthy and conceive naturally. Some of the best essential oils for detoxification include: Lemon, coriander, carrot seed, rosemary and fennel.
Top 25 Essential Oils for Getting Pregnant
Here’s a list of the top 25 essential oils for getting pregnant:
1. Rose Otto (where to get it)
2. Jasmine (where to get it)
3. Ylang ylang (where to get it)
4. Vetiver (where to get it)
5. Fennel (where to get it)
6. Coriander (where to get it)
7. Cardamom (where to get it)
8. Sandalwood (where to get it)
9. Frankincense (where to get it)
10. Myrrh (where to get it)
11. Wild orange (where to get it)
12. Lemon (where to get it)
13. Clary sage (where to get it)
14. Aniseed (where to get it)
15. Carrot seed (where to get it)
16. Rosemary (where to get it)
17. Cinnamon (where to get it)
18. Lavender (where to get it)
19. Geranium (where to get it)
20. Sage (where to get it)
21. Cypress (where to get it)
22. Clove (where to get it)
23. Tarragon (where to get it)
24. Citriodora (where to get it)
25. Star anise (where to get it)
How to Use Essential Oils for Getting Pregnant
There are many ways to use essential oils for getting pregnant. Some of the best ways include:
» Diffusion
» Detox Baths
» Perfume
» Foot Baths
» Massage Oils
You can use essential oils for getting pregnant by combining your favorite oils, using single oils at a time or making a fertility blend. Below is a fertility blend recipe that can come in handy whenever you want a potent, all-round blend to diffuse, use in a bath or use for abdominal or other massages.
Fertility Blend Recipe
This fertility blend combines the best of oils for conception but remember it is not diluted and therefore it must be diluted correctly before use.
What you need:
- Amber glass dropper bottle (where to get it)
- Glass pipette (where to get it)
- 30 drops of Fennel (where to get it)
- 20 drops of Clary sage (where to get it)
- 20 drops of Lavender (where to get it)
- 20 drops of Frankincense (where to get it)
- 15 drops of Sage (where to get it)
- 15 drops of Cardamom (where to get it)
- 15 drops of Jasmine (where to get it)
- 10 drops of Rose otto (where to get it)
- 10 drops of Geranium (where to get it)
- 10 drops of Citriodora (where to get it)
- 10 drops of Lemon (where to get it)
Method:
- Carefully pour in the required quantities of the essential oils given above into a small non-reactive bowl.
- Stir all the oils using a tooth pick until thoroughly combined
- Now using a glass pipette, transfer the essential oil blend into your amber glass bottle for storage.
- You can diffuse this blend (about 6 – 7 drops) for 1 hour several times a week before bedtime. You can also use this blend in a relaxing detox bath (make sure to emulsify the oil correctly). Also try using it as a massage oil by diluting 12 drops in 1 tablespoon of coconut oil.
What are your favorite essential oils for getting pregnant and how have they helped you? Share your fertility story in the comments below!