Frequently Asked Questions

Bump & Breathe is a collection of pregnancy‑safe scent balms designed to help with hyperosmia, nausea, and sensitivity to smells during pregnancy.
The balms create a subtle scent anchor that helps your brain filter out overwhelming odours, easing nausea and sensory overload.
Yes. Each balm is formulated at 1% essential oil — the recommended safe level for leave‑on pregnancy products.
Intentionally so. Bump & Breathe balms are designed with pregnancy in mind — where overwhelming scents are often the problem, not the solution. The scent is locked in until application, releasing gently when warmed on the skin, so you stay in control of when and how much you experience. Subtle by design, effective when you need it.
Because that's the point. Bump & Breathe isn't here to be the best smell you've ever experienced — it's here to help. Every balm contains one clean, purposeful scent with one job to do. The last thing you need when you're struggling with nausea is a ginger balm that also smells of pepper and turmeric, or a lemon balm layered with lavender. We keep things simple because pregnancy is complicated enough. One scent. One aid. Nothing extra.
Open the tin and inhale, or apply a small amount to wrists or temples for grounding relief throughout the day.
Lemon for masking odours and pregnancy nose aid, Mint for strong smells and easing fatigue, Ginger is a powerhouse for nausea, Rain for grounding calm, Forest for fresh-air comfort, or the Essentials Selection for all situations.
Yes. We use candelilla wax instead of beeswax, and all ingredients are vegan and cruelty‑free.
Every balm is hand‑poured, packaged, and made in the UK.
Every balm is handcrafted in a dedicated production workspace — not a kitchen. Unlike many indie brands, our space is used exclusively for production, with constant airflow and ventilation. All equipment is cleaned down with isopropyl alcohol before every batch, and every production run is logged using a bespoke batch tracking system — so we always know exactly what went into every tin.
With daily use, a 15ml tin with 10g of product which typically lasts 4–6 weeks.
Yes — the ingredients are gentle and safe. Avoid applying directly to the chest if your baby will be in contact with the skin.
Yes. Many people use it for motion sickness, anxiety grounding, migraines, and general scent sensitivity.
Not exactly. Aromatherapy focuses on mood; Bump & Breathe focuses on sensory relief and pregnancy‑safe scent support with nauseal relief scents backed by science.
No — it’s not a medical treatment. But many women find ginger, mint, and lemon scents help ease queasiness - and science has backed this.
Currently we only ship within the US but are looking to expand our business!
Absolutely. The balms make a thoughtful, supportive gift for early pregnancy, first‑trimester nausea, and pregnancy care packages.

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