A child changes everything
All parents know a child changes lives from the ground up. At the latest after the birth of a child, nothing is the same for the new parents as it was before. Therefore both the woman and the man should consider whether they want a child, whether the partnership is prepared for good and bad times and whether both can imagine to be a good mother or a good father.
When the time comes
Herbal tea blends for self infusion are the healthiest way to balance the increased the need for liquid. The ingredients of herbal tea blends must be taken into account. The best are of course 100% certified organic teas and products made in Germany.
The ingredients have been analysed and tested for any harmful substances. Pregnant women thus enjoy the greatest possible safety.
Tea alphabet
AnisePregnancy is sometimes accompanied by digestive problems. A cup of tea or a herbal tea blend with anise can provide good soothing. As I said, a cup.
BalmIn folk medicine, balm is valued for many qualities, e.g. against colds and fever. On the other hand, it is a relief for a nervous stomach. Balm also manages to unite apparent opposites: it relaxes and strengthens.
Black teaAll teas with caffeine are not recommended for pregnancy or lactation.
ChamomileAlready in the morning the proverbial morning sickness? Everyone here knows that chamomile tea can help. Chamomile calms the stomach and relieves heartburn and burping at the same time.
Tip against morning sickness:
Always prepare chamomile tea the evening before and place it next to the bed in a thermos flask. Drink chamomile tea in the morning after waking up, but before getting up. In small, slow sips. The stomach is neutralised and lined with chamomile before it starts to move when you get up.FennelFennel is not an insider's tip on a restless stomach. The fine oils soothe the stomach and heartburn is alleviated. Many women say that the scent of fennel tea alone has a calming effect. And pregnant women in particular can smell extremely good and be sensitive to scents.
Fruit tea blendsFruit tea blends can be a welcome change from herbal tea blends. Pregnant women should be careful to choose fruit tea blends that are gentle on the stomach. More acidic ingredients such as in the hibiscus, the rose hip or sometimes in apples can overload the stomach, which is already strained by pregnancy.
GingerGinger has become an indispensable ingredient in our kitchens. Ginger is supposed to strengthen the immune system as well as the general well-being. Ginger can also help against nausea, discomfort and have a laxative effect on constipation.
Attention:
From about 6 g per day, ginger is supposed to promote labour. Please note the list of ingredients for tea blends on the packaging.Green teaLike all teas with caffeine, green tea is not recommended during pregnancy or lactation.
LavenderLavender soothes body and soul, they say. Smells good and has a relaxing effect. Tea with lavender helps you to calm down and to fall asleep better.
PeppermintProbably the most popular tea among herbal teas and is known to be effective against nausea. Attention for pregnant women: In higher doses peppermint tea stimulates and can lead to general restlessness and premature contractions. More than two cups per day are not recommended! It is better to drink fruit tea blends afterwards.
Raspberry leavesRaspberry leaves should not be added to the cup from the 37th week of pregnancy. Be careful with tea blends. Read the list of ingredients. It is midwife knowledge that raspberry leaves loosen the pelvic floor and cause the cervix to open more easily.
So only drink when the new earthling is to be born.
Some midwives also recommend raspberry leaves for ovulation and fertilization due to their ability to loosen the pelvic floor.
RooibosThe all-round tea from Africa without caffeine, Rooibos can be drunk during the whole pregnancy period as well as the lactation period. Its qualities as a relaxation aid and as a stomach-soothing tea make it as popular as its anti-inflammatory effect. Rooibos is also said to be rich in minerals.
VerbenaEspecially recommended for the last weeks of pregnancy (from week 37). Verbena is known to produce milk and promotes labour. Verbena can also help with colds and nervous stomachs and should have an invigorating and calming effect.
These ingredients of teas and herbal tea blends should NOT be drunk during pregnancy:
- St. John's wort and liquorice root can impair the growth of the baby as well as the well-being of the expectant mother.
- Blackberry leaves, vervain, lady's mantle, raspberry leaves, cumin, passion flower, sage, yarrow and wormwood are said to promote labour. At the earliest take it from the 37th week of pregnancy, if this effect is desired.
- Draining ingredients such as birch leaves, stinging nettle, lovage, corn beard, parsley and celery should be avoided during pregnancy.
- Sage is said to reduce and inhibit milk production during lactation.
- All teas that contain caffeine.
- For tea blends, check the list of ingredients.
Our experience
Every woman and her body is individual. For this reason, different types of tea and their ingredients can have different effects. We do not want to make any promises about the effectiveness of teas and herbal teas that can be applied to every woman or couple, but would like to and can only refer to ingredients.
Some things are common property such as fennel, which promotes and calms the digestion.