Drink tea while pregnant

Herbal teas are also medicines 

• If you want to drink herbal teas during pregnancy, you should always do this in consultation with your midwife or gynecologist. In this way you avoid unwanted side effects - and get the tea blend that is best for you personally.
• Always be economical in the dosage, even with harmless medicinal herbs. Do not exceed the amount for one cup or the number of cups to be drunk per day.
• This not only applies to the preparation of beverages, but also to the use of herbs in the kitchen. Let everyone who prepares food for you know which ingredients should be avoided.
• You should be particularly careful with essential oils as they are very concentrated. Some herbs that are called tea are harmless consumed, should better be avoided in the form of the oil.

These herbs relieve pregnancy symptoms 

With all sensible caution, some herbs are well suited to relieve typical symptoms of pregnancy.

• Lemon balm and lemon verbena are great for treating pregnancy sickness. Nothing stands in the way of using chamomile tea.
• Birch leaves and nettles are old home remedies for relieving water retention.
• If you are restless internally, have difficulty falling asleep, or have increased or decreased sleep. If you tend to labor early, lemon balm, valerian and hops can do you good.
• When childbirth is approaching, drinking raspberry leaf tea is often recommended. This is supposed to increase the blood circulation in the pelvis and loosen the muscles. Talk to your midwife about it.