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Essential oils can really be a great tool during labor. Let's look at a few.

Peppermint: Energy and nausea
Citrus oils: Uplifting and calming
Lavender: Calming and resting
Clary Sage: Progress labor (Do not use before labor has begun unless directed by your care provider)
Frankincense: Relieve pain and calming

Which did you like for labor? Any other helpful tips with oils and labor?

Having your older child or children at your birth is truly a personal decision. But looks at some pros and cons to this topic.

👉🏼Possible Pros:
⭐No need to transfer your children to another caretaker when in labor,
and if you are staying home for your birth, they can stay sleeping and be in their own environment once they are awake.
⭐Involving your children can help them feel connected and included in a family event and even bonding sooner with their new sibling.
⭐Encouraging them that birth is a normal and beautiful event and doesn't need to be feared.

👉🏼Possible Cons:
⭐Mama may get distracted during labor trying to play the mothering role when she's needing to focus on labor.
⭐Adding more people in the birth space may slow or stall labor.
⭐May be upsetting to some children seeing their mama hurting.

💚What are some other pros and cons to siblings attending births? What was your experience with having your older children at their sibling's birth?💚