Showing posts with label pregnant. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pregnant. Show all posts

Friday, September 28, 2007

Lavender Shea Butter for Pregnant Moms



Bringing a new life into the world is exciting and thrilling but can also be quite a stressful time to women. Nurturing the body with healthy, safe and effective personal care products like Lavender Shea Butter can reduce stress for mothers-to-be.

The Journal of Advanced Nursing talks about a study in which blind randomized clinical trial is described, involving three groups of mothers, one using pure lavender oil, one a synthetic lavender oil and one an inert substance as a bath additive for 10 days following normal childbirth. The study showed that between the 3rd and 5th days those women using pure lavender oil as a bath additive had lower mean discomfort scores.

To check out the full abstract for this article, click on the link below:

http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1365-2648.1994.tb01056.x?cookieSet=1&journalCode=jan

Other Ways for Pregnant Moms to Use Lavender Shea Butter:
1.) Prevent and Eliminate Stretch Marks
2.) Lavender Foot Rub
3.) Decrease Stress w/Pregnancy Massage
4.) Decrease chances of Episiotomy

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Shea Butter for Children and Pregnant Women

This is a question that often comes up at the Shea Butter Blog. Check out the question and the answer below!




Is Shea Butter safe to use on children and pregnant women?

Yes! In fact 100% Pure Unrefined Certified Organic Shea Butter has been used for centuries to condition newborn babys'skin in the dry African heat. It has also been a favorite of pregnant women everywhere due to its ability to prevent and eliminate stretch marks. All of our products are plant based and synthetic/chemical free and are therefore considered safe for all ages. Please consult a healing professional for more detailed information about a specific disease or disorder.
Steph,
Purely Shea - The Leader in Organic Shea Butter Skincare