hi leanne

i used aromatherapy oils in labour with my second child, i had planned on using them with my first and didn't get around to it, so i sort of planned not to worry with the second, however my midwife was lovely and she suggested it, she mixed up clary sage and lavendar and it was very calming along with the relaxation music she put on (dh asked for the tape deck to listen to the footy lol). i can't really say if it made any difference to the labour as every labour and every person is different but i do know that with my 2nd i was a lot more calmer and in control - but that probably had more to do with me knowing what i was in for lol.

good luck.