To learn more, read our full disclosure policy here. This post is Part 2 of the Nourishing Your Pregnant Body Series dedicated to helping you learn how to care for yourself during pregnancy and postpartum by focusing on what you put in your body. Drinking tea during pregnancy is one of those essential things you really should be doing in conjunction with starting a healthy pregnancy routine and nourishing your body.
Read on to learn which herbal teas are the best to drink when pregnant, how to use herbal tea to ease pregnancy related ailments, and how to heal during postpartum recovery. Here are the answers to a few common questions that mamas ask about drinking herbal tea during pregnancy. Steeping the herbs in hot water for an extended time anywhere from 10 minutes to 4 hours , just as you would tea releases the medicinal properties.
Tea has less caffeine than coffee and many beneficial nutrients for mom and baby. Well the simple answer is because its good for you. Herbal tea is packed with nutrients including calcium, iron and magnesium that you need to nourish your pregnant body and grow a healthy baby.
And herbal tea can relieve pregnancy symptoms like morning sickness and swelling, as well as help your body recover from childbirth naturally.
Herbal tea is a natural alternative to over the counter medications during pregnancy. It is always best to consult your care provider for guidance, but all of the teas listed in this article are generally accepted as being safe to drink during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Always look for adverse reactions with anything you put in your body during pregnancy and discontinue if unwanted symptoms occur. With most daily, up to 3 times is generally safe.
Most tonics need to be used regularly, for a tonic is to the cells what much like exercise is to the muscles: not much use when done erratically. Always having been fascinated by the healing power of herbs, I was blessed to be gifted a copy of Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year early in my motherhood journey.
It is filled with excellent advice on how to use herbs to nourish your body during pregnancy and postpartum. I used the advice that I found in this book and my personal experience as the basis for the best pregnancy tea recommendations. Perhaps the most widely recommend tea for pregnancy, red raspberry leaf is known for its ability to tone the uterus and aide in fast and easy births. I drank red raspberry leaf tea religiously during my pregnancies.
It has a wonderful taste and I ended up with 4 relatively fast, easy labors. But its not the magic pill! Red Raspberry Leaf — the best pregnancy tea! Click image to get it on Amazon. To get the full benefits of red raspberry leaf while pregnant drink times daily throughout pregnancy. I highly recommend bulking up on this tea, as you will go through A LOT of it if you drink it daily. This is my favorite big bag of loose red raspberry leaf to make tea available on Amazon.
There is conflicting information all over the internet in regard to when to start drinking red raspberry leaf tea.
Other sources say to err of the side of caution and wait until at least 16 weeks. Consult sources you trust and your care provider before drinking red raspberry leaf tea in the 1st trimester. Are you getting close to labor? Wondering if drinking this tea will help you have an easier labor?
Read more about raspberry leaf benefits here it includes several Moms sharing their personal labor outcomes with drinking this herbal tea! After reading about nettle tea in Wise Woman Herbal, I was sold on drinking it daily. I actually like mine with a little almond milk and honey.
I love the flavor so much that I still drink it almost daily now for postpartum. This is my go-to morning sickness remedy.
Ginger tea has powerful anti-inflammatory properties, aids in digestion and contains a wealth of antioxidants source making it perhaps the best tea for first trimester. You can use either fresh ginger root or prepackaged tea. The earthy taste of dandelion root makes this tea one of my favorites.
I used it to help with bladder and kidney issues. Fair warning you may find yourself going to the bathroom more I know, you are thinking — as if that is even possible , but the cool thing about it is the bladder actual feels more empty and relieved. Peppermint is another safe herb for pregnancy. Drinking peppermint tea while pregnant can have an uplifting affect. Many moms find drinking peppermint tea in early pregnancy helps with nausea.
While many prefer the taste alone, I like to mix it with other teas. Here, we look at the benefits of dandelion tea during pregnancy and whether it is safe for expectant women. Dandelion is a herb. Typically, the top or above ground parts are for medicinal purposes. It helps ease many conditions, but there remains little proof of its efficacy to treat such conditions. Purported to help overcome a loss of appetite, intestinal gas, upset stomach, gallstones, muscle aches, joint pain, bruises, etc.
Many cultures use it for a healthy skin tone and quick digestion 1. Experts say that consuming dandelion tea in moderation is not bad for health. Pregnant women can have this tea once a day. Moderation is rather important. If you suffer from any allergic reactions or notice any changes in your body, discontinue drinking dandelion tea while pregnant, as it may lead to many problems. Although herbal teas are natural, not all herbs are safe during pregnancy.
The consumption of dandelion leaves and root is still promoted by practitioners of traditional medicine. The leaves and root contain essential vitamins and minerals, including iron, potassium, calcium and magnesium, as well as vitamins A, C, D and B.
Dandelion remedies are said to support organ health, particularly the liver. Dandelion root may boost the appetite and ease constipation experienced during pregnancy, says the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Dandelion root is also said to improve lactation after pregnancy. You might take dandelion in the form of a powdered root extract or a root tincture, says the University of Maryland Medical Center. Alternatively, you could make a tea from dried dandelion root. Ask your physician about the dosage that's right for you before taking dandelion.
Dandelion root can act as a mild laxative and diuretic.
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