Positive Pregnancy with Helen Carr

Aromatherapy with Helen Carr

Aromatherapy is described as an ancient art and a modern day science. The base materials of an aromatherapist are essential oils, which are obtained from plants.

An essence is an oily substance contained within plants and are thought to help regulate the plant, protect it from disease, aids its growth – the plants ‘hormone’. Once extracted from the plant, the essence is then known as an essential oil. Essential oils have complex chemical structures and individual aromas, as well as various theraputic properties. The molecules enter the body via the skin and nose and have effects on the body.

Certain oils are avoided during pregnancy, if you have a medical condition or breast feeding. They need to be used with caution but if used carefully and appropriately, can be very useful during pregnancy and childbirth. Essential oils can be vapourised, eg in an oil burner, added to the bath, used in a compress but the most popular method in this country is in a carrier oil for massage purposes. Click the following links for further details:

Benefits during Pregnancy

Benefits during Labour

Benefits after Birth

Aromatherapy Treatments and Packages

Benefits during Pregnancy

Under guidance from an aromatherapist qualified to treat pregnant women, essential oils can be very helpful when used appropriately, especially towards the end of pregnancy. They can aid relaxation, reduce anxiety, and can treat common symptoms such as backache, muscular tension, sleeplessness and headaches They also reduce the risk of developing postnatal depression.

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Benefits during Labour

Essential oils can be used in various ways to help reduce pain, stress and anxiety. They help to create a positive and familiar feel to your birthing room.

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Benefits after Birth

Essential oils can be helpful in reducing stress and promoting relaxation. They can be used in the bath and with massage to alleviate fatigue, aches and pains. Tea Tree oil is recommended to promote healing if you have had any stitches or grazes. Essential oils can help to reduce the risk of developing postnatal depression. Using oils in an oil burner, in a foot spa, in the bath or in a massage oil provides a chance to create a little time out.

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Aromatherapy Treatments

Initial Session - £45.00 (Approx 1 - 1.5 hours)
• Personal consultation and discussion of care
• Individually blended aromatherapy massage oil
• Choice of therapy (i.e back, neck and shoulder massage; Indian head massage, or Reflexology)
• Aftercare advice

Follow-up Session - £40.00 (Approx 1 hour)
• Review of care
• Choice of blended aromatherapy massage oil
• Choice of therapy
• Aftercare advice

THE POSITIVE PREGNANCY AROMATHERAPY PACKAGE - £150.00
Treat yourself, a friend or a relative to this 'gold' package from Helen Carr!
• Initial Session, including individualised blended massage oil (100ml)
• 3 Follow-up Sessions

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Any questions or concerns? Please don't hesitate to contact Helen for a no-obligation, confidential chat about any of the treatments or packages. Remember: Helen is a professionally trained midwife and complementary therapist. She has your personal wellbeing (and that of your baby) at heart, at all times. She will answer your questions honestly and sensitively.