202: Breastfeeding, Postpartum, and Essential Oils

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In today’s episode we dive into the very specific period known as postpartum and discuss ways to care for yourself and your newborn. Krystina Valadez is a mother of 3, registered nurse, childbirth educator, aromatherapist and creator of Motherly Journey.com. She consults with moms to help them make informed decisions about essential oils, teaching the importance of safety and helping mothers know which oils to use to help support their wellness journeys.  

 Take the mystery out of using essential oils and educate yourself on the best ways to use these tools during this very special and very sensitive time! 


In this Episode You’ll Discover:

  • Krystina’s natural living journey (5:00) 

  • FAQs from new moms (7:45) 

  • Common oils used during the postpartum phase (10:50) 

  • Perineal care (18:00) 

  • Essential oil exposure recommendations for babies (21:00) 

  • Cesarean section care (24:20) 

  • Mastitis care (27:00) 

Resources mentioned in this week’s episode include:

  • Black Pepper Vitality and Nutmeg Vitality essential oil 

  • Post partum oils: lavender, jasmine, sweet orange, ylang ylang, rose, neroli 

  • For stress: bath with lavender and chamomile 

  • For milk production: geranium and clary sage (1 drop in 5 mL carrier oil) in a breast massage  

  • For mastitis: hot compress or cabbage leaves with geranium, clary sage, or lavender (or a hot shower!) 

  • motherlyjourney.com (free resource tab!) 

  • YouTube channel: Motherly Journey  

  • Essential Oil Insiders: a monthly membership with access to exclusive modules, talks, Q&As, and Samantha’s private facebook group. Cost is $15/month (first 30 days are free) revolutionoilspodcast.com/insiders 

  • Submit a Recipe to the DIY Dugout by emailing diy@revolutionoilspodcast.com OR by using the Hashtags #diydugout and #revolutionoilspodcast on Instagram.

Thank you to our amazing sponsors this week:

Recipes Mentioned in this Episode: 

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Better baby bottom lotion 

DIY dugout: Juliana Ames 

Ingredients:

Mix together… 

  • 1 tbsp raw shea butter 

  • 1 tsp fractionated coconut oil 

  • 3 drops frankincense essential oil 

  • 3 drops lavender essential oil 

  • 3 drops gentle baby essential oil blend (Young Living--coriander, geranium, palmarosa, lavender, ylang ylang, roman chamomile, bergamot, lemon, jasmine, and rose essential oils) 

Mix all ingredients in a small glass jar and apply to baby's bottom when needed 


The Essential Oil Revolution Podcast features many Young Living Essential Oil Independent Distributors but is a completely separate entity from the company. Any information on the show in no way reflects the words or advice of Young Living Essential Oils. The information given on the show is meant for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, cure, or treat anyone.