I have a sinus infection and am very stuffy. I usually take a bath and put about 10 drops of eucalyptus oil in the tub.
Is this safe to do while pregnant? I am 26 weeks.
2007-09-14 14:24:02 · 5 answers · asked by charlie 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Use the Vicks baby rub! It's ment for infants(3 months and older). The first poster is wrong. I talked to my doctor. She had me use the Vicks baby rub which had Eucalyptus oil, Lavender oil, and Rosemary oil in it. It's menthol you should stay away from. If you really want it in you bath just use 5 drops instead of 10.
2007-09-14 14:56:49 · answer #1 · answered by Tara Elaine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eucalyptus Oil Pregnancy
2016-11-13 04:29:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I used do when I was pregnant was to rub the oil into my palms, take it to my face and breathe in. Or just boil some water, pour it into a bowl, add the drops and inhale the steam. I guess it´s much safer than putting it directly into the bath and works similarly.
2007-09-14 14:47:01 · answer #3 · answered by verdenae 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All forms of eucalyptus oil should be avoided by pregnant or breast-feeding women because of its known toxicity. It is not clear if eucalyptus oil is passed to babies through breast milk, but there have been cases of infant deaths from taking eucalyptus oil by mouth-found this on the internet. I wasn't sure myself if it was safe. Good luck!
2007-09-14 14:32:40 · answer #4 · answered by mjrcox 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Geez, I just use Johnson and Johnson Menthol Vapor Bath... :)
2007-09-14 14:55:32 · answer #5 · answered by His Lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋