Aromatherapy for Childbirth: What You Need to Know in Scotland Have you thought about using aromatherapy to help you cope with labour? Maybe you’ve had a massage with essential oils that left you blissfully relaxed, or maybe the smell of lavender makes you wrinkle your nose. Either way, aromatherapy is now a well-established option in maternity care across Scotland - especially here in West Lothian, Edinburgh, NHS Lothian & Forth Valley. ⚠️ Note: This blog is for information