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Do Essential Oils Cross the Placenta?

2/22/2019

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By Stephanie McBride

​Despite the ever-growing body of research on Essential Oils, there is only a small amount of study conducted on Essential Oil use during pregnancy- this, in part, owing to the question of whether or not it is ethical to conduct research on pregnant women. 

The quick answer, though, is that yes is very likely that many Essential Oils do cross the placenta, as well as cell membranes, the blood-brain barrier, and into breast milk.  Because of this, it is especially important to be mindful of Essential Oil purity and dosages when using Essential Oils to help mitigate the many discomforts that arise during pregnancy. (Tillett & Ames, 2010)


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    ​Stephanie McBride is a published writer and certified clinical herbalist who has worked with herbal medicine for over 20 years.  She has been in practice as a functional nutritionist and essential oil educator for Daily Nectar since 2009.  ​

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      • How to Apply Essential Oils
      • How to Use Essential Oils Safely
      • Essential Oils for Uplifting Mood
      • Detoxification Workout with Lemon Essential Oil
      • Essential Oils and Pregnancy
      • Essential Oils for Labor Pain
      • Essential Oils for Nursing Moms
      • Essential Oils for Babies
      • Essential Oils for the Birth Kit e-Course Preview