The Pampered Pregnancy Bliss Box: An Aromatherapy Kit for Wellness and Comfort [Hardcover]

Valerie Ann Worwood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 26, 2004

Despite the popular notion that women look and feel marvelous during pregnancy, the body actually goes through extraordinary hormonal changes, dramatic emotions, and challenging physical strains at this time. Containing a 32-page guidebook, aromatherapy recipes, a 60-minute relaxation audio CD, and two scented candles in travel tins, The Pampered Pregnancy Bliss Box helps expectant mothers navigate these changes. Topics include back pain, morning sickness, stretch marks, indigestion, nausea, cramps, and exhaustion; preparing for the birth; essential oils for the delivery room; breast care and breastfeeding; and postpartum depression (with a recipe for postpartum "pick-me-up" oil).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: New World Library (April 26, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577314638
• ISBN-13: 978-1577314639
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.5 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,846,970 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Preggies, April 6, 2005

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Tere (Miami, FL United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Pampered Pregnancy Bliss Box: An Aromatherapy Kit for Wellness and Comfort (Hardcover)

I'm really enjoying this book -- it's practical, educational, and easy to understand. It's so slim you can read it in one sitting, but it's full of useful information. The beginning is dedicated to explaining a bit about aromatherapy during pregnancy. Most importantly, it lists the oils not to use during this time, as a number of oils may be harmful to the baby. The book then lists the different ways to use oils (steam, bath, etc. -- you can skip over this if, like me, you've been practicing for some time). Then there are recipes for all the great stuff that happens during pregnancy -- morning sickness, nausea, backache, swelling, etc. There's also a recipe for preventing stretch marks. The author swears that no woman she's ever used the blend on has ever gotten stretch marks. Now, I'm a skeptic at heart, but I'm also vain, so I've been using it. I've found the backache and varicose veins/swelling recipes to be incredibly helpful. There are also recipes to use during labor, which I plan to use when the time comes.

I've actually been very disappointed with the lack of pregnancy/aromatherapy books out on the market (I've only found this one and one other that's proven to be pretty disappointing). This kit brings two nice candles and CD (that I haven't heard so can't comment on). This book, though, is proving to be indespensible.

2.0 out of 5 stars better for a cute gift..., January 7, 2008

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Joy C. Mock Tarase "joybelle" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Pampered Pregnancy Bliss Box: An Aromatherapy Kit for Wellness and Comfort (Hardcover)

This is a cute gift for someone who is just getting started in the use of essentail oils and aromatherapy. The box is cute with a couple of candels and a little book, but kinda useless if you are buying it for yourself. Yet, not a total waste at only $20...