So you love essential oils. Maybe you diffuse them around your house, or even apply them topically. Essential oils have amazing benefits and can smell heavenly, but are also very potent. Did you know it takes about 30 roses to produce 1 drop of essential oil? You want to know how to safely use essential oils especially while pregnant or breastfeeding. Perfect! I've got you covered. I'll go over general safety concerns, which essential oils to avoid while pregnant and breastfeeding, safe topical use guidelines, general safety tips to avoid unpleasant reactions, storage tips for maximizing the lifespan of your essential oils and a few safe alternatives to essential oils.