Too bad, sooo sad . . . I lost a bunch of findings when I had to restart my computer. Anyway, from what I've seen, it looks like Lavender may not be so bad! But there are conflicts about what's safe among the so-called experts. Wikipedia notes Essential Oil dangers here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essential_oil Warnings from NaturesGift.com found here: http://www.naturesgift.com/warnings.htm "If you are pregnant avoid: Basil, Cedarwood,Clary, Coriander, Hyssop, Jasmine, Juniper, Marjoram, Oregano, Myrrh, Peppermint (which should also be avoided while nursing), Rockrose, Rosemary, Sage and Thyme." "Please note, the above oils are listed as contraindicated during pregnancy by most Aromatherapy authors. However, Martin Watt, the source that I respect the most regarding the safety of aromatic materials used in aromatherapy has this to say: "There are NO essential oils that used externally are proven as harmful to a developing foetus. The vast majority of oils you have listed are common food additives. This is all stuff from the aromatherapy novel writers." Be safe and smart from WingedSeed.com: "Pregnancy: There are many claims in aromatherapy books about not using certain essential oils during pregnancy that are unfounded. Oftentimes information attributed to the effects of essential oils are from research data regarding the water-soluble extracts of the plant, taken orally. Used in moderation, with common sense most essential oils used in aromatherapy are safe to use in pregnancy. The exceptions would be birch and wintergreen oils. Clary sage should be avoided by anyone with a history of early miscarriages. Please remember that any aromatherapy treatment will affect your baby if you are pregnant or nursing. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. This is their link: http://www.wingedseed.com/Information/BE_SAFE_AND_SMART.htm Okay, I gotta stop before I lock up and lose it all again. Hope this is enough info. Oh, you know you can shop a gift basket site to see what they put in them, then put it together yourself for cheaper. Buy what you really want, put it in a nicer basket, and wrap it in colored plastic wrap. Perfect!

I've done some seperate research and thought I'd post the links here in case it helps anyone else: www.naturalbloom.com gives a list of essential oils thought to be risky www.aromacaring.co.uk seems to contradict half the information on the first site - argh! http://www.babyworld.co.uk/information/pregnancy/chemicals_in_pregnancy.asp gives info on various chemicals best avoided To be honest this hasn't given me much help other than to make me think I'd be best off with something specifically made for pregnant women, to be on the safe side.