Just one cup of these nourishing, herbal pregnancy teas has the same vitamin and mineral content as a bowl of dark leafy salad!
Herbs can be used to soothe the agonizing nausea that so commonly plagues your first trimester. Many herbs are powerhouses of vitamins and minerals that can help strengthen uterine muscles, relieve fluid retention, and relax those nerves.
Morning Sickness Tea
- 1 Tbsp. red raspberry leaf
- 1 tsp. grated ginger root
- 2 Tbsp. peppermint
- 1 Tbsp. chamomile
- *Optional: a pinch of stevia
Pour boiling water over loose herbs, let steep for 15-20 minutes and strain.
Drink small amounts frequently throughout the day.
Nourishing Pregnancy Tea
- 1 Tbsp. each of the following herbs:
- red raspberry leaf
- nettle
- peppermint and/or spearmint
- alfalfa
- dandelion leaf
- *Optional: a pinch of stevia
Pour boiling water over loose herbs, let steep for 15-20 minutes and strain.
Tea can be enjoyed hot, iced or frozen into ice cubes and blended into a smoothie.
*Tea Tip
A coffee press is a convenient and inexpensive tool for making herbal teas without the use of disposable filters and bags.
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Anis, fennel are also good teas worth mentioning for nursing.