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Peppermint and Breastfeeding

You may have read that peppermint will dry up your milk supply, but it's not actually that simple, or proven.  Read more about the evidence on peppermint and breastfeeding here.
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IVF and tea

How caffeine free teas may be able to support you when you undergo IVF treatment.
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Fertility Tea - Does It Exist?

There's no guaranteed tea to help you become pregnant, but there are some teas and aspects of tea drinking that might be able to help.
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Lemongrass in Pregnancy - Is It Safe?

Lemongrass in Pregnancy - Is It Safe?

Shedding light on why lemongrass is safe for pregnancy, sharing the most recent research and NHS guidance.
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Starting weaning – introducing solids to your baby

Katie Angotti, a registered nutritionist specialising in maternal and infant health, shares her top tips on how to start your weaning journey with you little one.
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Raspberry Leaf Tea For Birth Recovery

Whilst raspberry leaf tea is well known for helping you prepare for labour, it can actually help you recover too.  All thanks to its amazing effect on your uterine muscles.
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We won in the Project Baby Awards!

We are so thrilled to announce that we've won, not one, but TWO Silver awards in the Project Baby Awards 2020!
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Dispelling the myths about menopause and HRT

Menopause is ignored, rarely discussed, and often misunderstood. Women need to be able to access accurate information helping them to make decisions about safe reliable treatment - this blog by Teresa Davison aims to give you this.
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Menopause Treatment Options

If you're going through peri menopause and post menopause - there are options of treatment that can help you.  Teresa Davison of the Somerset Menopause Clinic, shares the different options open to you here.
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Menopause Health Advice

Peri menopause and menopause are something that all women will go through, with varying degrees of symptoms.  This blog is by the amazing Teresa Davison, of Somerset Menopause Clinic, to explain more about what peri menopause and post menopause mean.
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How to prepare you and your baby for the clock change

Learn how to best prepare your baby for the clock change with Nina, from sleep consultancy Goodnight Sleep Coaching.
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Menopause Iced Tea Instructions

Making our menopause tea iced, couldn't be simpler (or better at easing hot flushes!)
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We're selling over a million tea bags a year!

We hit a bit of a milestone, and are now selling over 1 million tea bags this year!
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We're in the Metro Hot List!

The Metro has picked our Baby It's Cold Outside Christmas Tea to go on their hot list!
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Top Tips for Sleep Success

Top tips on how to improve your child's sleep from Karen Miller, certified sleep coach.
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Mamawell Pregnancy Fitness Blog

Pre and postnatal fitness expert Rosie, from Mamawell writes about the benefits of staying strong and energised through pregnancy.
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Which Tea Do I Need In Which Trimester?

If you're wondering which of our teas are best suited to you, you can use this trimester by trimester guide to find your perfect tea match!
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Post-Natal Depression, Anxiety & Tea

Can a tea help with post-natal depression and anxiety?
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Lactation Brownies

This lactation brownie recipe can help support your milk supply, and is perfect with a cup of Milk's Up breastfeeding tea!
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5 Ways To Help Your Newborn Sleep!

Cara, founder of the Sleep Method, shares her expert advice on how to help your newborn sleep.  Priceless advice!
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Iced Tea Instructions

On a hot sunny day, the best way to enjoy our teas is iced.  And it's so easy to do, here are the perfect iced tea instructions...
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Raspberry Leaf Tea - why wait until 32 weeks pregnant?

We don't recommend you start drinking raspberry leaf tea until you're 32 weeks pregnant, and we thought we'd share why!
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Tea Mocktails

Iced tea mocktail recipes to help keep you cool in the summer heat.
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Tips on preparing for labour from Bumps to Babbas

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

During lockdown, we've asked some of our favourite expert mums to put together some advice for yo...
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Micro Self Care During Lockdown

Louise Murray, from www.livewellwithlou.com, gives her expert advice on how to use micro self care during lockdown.  It can be as simple as having a cup of tea, focussing on your breathing, and immediately feeling more positive and relaxed.
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Oat Cookie Recipe to Support Breastfeeding

To accompany your Milk's Up breastfeeding cuppa – get baking. Try these oat cookies as they’re super easy and tasty.  Oats are a galactagogue so can help your nursing journey.
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West Oxfordshire Business Awards

We're a finalist in the West Oxfordshire business awards!
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White Tea & Anti-oxidants

White tea has been shown to be very high in catechins - also known as anti-oxidants.  But what does this really mean?  What health benefits can you get and why is it good after you've had a baby?
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HotTea Mama Named Best Maternity Product at the UK Baby Award's 2019

We're so proud to say that we just won 'Best Maternity Product' in the 2019 Baby Awards.
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Mother & Baby Magazine love The Final Push Raspberry Leaf Tea

Umm, it's no big deal but Mother and Baby Magazine just named The Final Push one of the best raspberry leaf tea blends available for pregnancy! 
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How Much Caffeine Is Too Much In Pregnancy?

When you're pregnant or breastfeeding, it's best to limit your caffeine intake to 200mg per day.  But what does this mean in real terms?
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West Oxfordshire Business Awards - Finalist Retail Award 2020

We're very proud to say that we've been selected as a Finalist in the Retail Award at the West Oxfordshire Business Awards.
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How Many Cups Of Tea Are OK When You're Pregnant?

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.
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Helping Morning Sickness Symptoms - Morning Rescue Tea

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.
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Get Up & Glow mulled (no) wine recipe

If you can't drink alcohol this Christmas, we have the perfect tea-total mulled wine recipe, using our Get Up & Glow tea.
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