Tea Nerdery

Help prepare the body for labour with dates - perfect with a cup of raspberry leaf tea

Feel more in control and empowered at the end of pregnancy, by taking a few natural steps to support preparation for birth.

Wondering why raspberry leaf is known as 'the women's herb'?  Here's how it can support periods, pregnancy and perimenopause, as the ultimate uterine tonic.

Morning Rescue is one of the original 6 tea blends designed by Bethan when HotTea Mama was launch...

A question that we often get asked is 'How many cups of tea can I drink when...' here is our guid...

The pros and cons of taking raspberry leaf capsules vs. raspberry leaf tea

It is often difficult to know what tea is safe to drink during pregnancy, here is a guide of what you can drink, and what to avoid.

From the moment you find out you’re pregnant the to-do list only ever seems to grow. There always...

The Yuula Birth Comb is a must-have tool that works to distract the brain away from the sensations of birth as they build.

Yoga can provide numerous benefits when you are pregnant. The gentle movement and breathing techn...

Acid reflux and heartburn can kick in during pregnancy, find out more about why and what you can do to naturally combat and relieve them.  No gaviscon included.

Certain herbs have traditionally been used to naturally help heartburn.  From liquorice root to peppermint, chamomile to ginger root.  Depending on your taste and your teapot, there's a tea to help.

Being a midwife is both the most wonderful and amazing vocation to be part of: but also arguably ...

There are three stages of labour - latent, active and delivery. During labour a woman's cervix di...

Chamomile tea is generally considered safe to drink during pregnancy - in moderation. Variety i...

This Jane's Patisserie recipe for gingerbread is quick, simple and delicious.  These gingerbread...

Weight Gain During Pregnancy Pregnancy weight gain is often spoken about in very negative terms. ...

This iced tea recipe requires only 3 simple ingredients, for a soothing, recovery drink if you're suffering from morning sickness.  Or also if you just want a low sugar lemonade!

A delicious recipe for high protein, high galactagogue chocolate balls.  Perfect for breastfeeding mums, or anyone looking for a healthy snack.

Herbs and flowers are amazing, find out about their botanical benefits.

Find out more about how the ingredients in our Over the Moon menstruation tea can support healthier, happier periods.  Whether you're TTC or suffering from endometriosis or PCOS.

Learn about the principles of hypnobirthing and how it can help you prepare for labour, and have a positive birth experience.

How different herbs and flowers can help support your body through pregnancy and when breastfeeding.

How raspberry leaf tea can support PMS and fertility, pregnancy and menopause.

Raspberry leaf tea is amazing but you shouldn't drink it in early pregnancy, or if you have certain conditions.  Learn more about why here.

Women are often at risk of anaemia, especially around their period or during pregnancy.  There are a few tea tips that can help you get more iron and support your body when you need it most...

Shedding light on why lemongrass is safe for pregnancy, sharing the most recent research and NHS guidance.

From hypnobirthing to raspberry lef tea, this blog spells out what you can do to prepare for labour and a positive birth.

If you're worried about how much tea to drink when you're pregnant, it can be a mine-field to get advice online.  We've pulled the NHS guidelines to give you confidence when drinking our pregnancy teas.

How can a tea help morning sickness?  It can't gaurantee to, but there are many natural, caffeine free herbs that can ease nausea.  We have packed these in to our Morning Rescue tea blend.

Get Up & Glow tea uses grapes as it's base, you get a natural sugar lift, as well as a huge number of vitamins and antioxidants.  It's a healthy alternative to caffeine, suitable for pregnancy and breasfeeding.

You may read online that you can drink Raspberry Leaf tea to bring on labour if you're over due.  This is unfortunately not proven to be true at all, but there are some research studies that show that if you drink it from 32 weeks on, you can statistically have a shorter second stage of labour, and less interventions during birth.