There is nothing more miraculous than the experience of a new life growing inside you. Nine months gives you plenty of time to wonder who am I expecting? What will they be like and why did they choose me? Expectancy Tea is a blend of Raspberry leaf with a hint of peppermint that puts you in touch with the miracle of new life while helping ease the physical pains of being an expectant mother.Raspberry leaf has been used through the ages as a medicinal herb for expectant mothers. The belief is that it helps to strengthen the uterine muscle which in turn helps with the process of labour. Some people believe that this also helps to bring on uterine contractions however there is no scientific studies to prove this.
Although we can’t actually prove that it even helps to strengthen the uterine muscle many midwives and alternative therapists swear by it.
In short we’re really relying on old fashioned heresay that it works at all...
Of course when I became pregnant it was my turn to try it out and eagerly sought the knowledge of every midwife I met. They all encouraged me to drink raspberry leaf tea and told me that it was not just to help strengthen my muscles for the birth but perhaps more importantly to help the uterus shrink back into it’s original position after my baby had arrived.
I drank our Expectancy Tea steadily in my last trimester* but still had to wait two weeks past the due date for my daughter, Radha to arrive.
My midwives also suggested that I drink Fennel Tea to help stimulate milk production another old wives tale - some people believe in it and some don’t - I tried it anyway but found that an afternoon nap on the couch had an even better effect!
Of course when I became pregnant it was my turn to try it out and eagerly sought the knowledge of every midwife I met. They all encouraged me to drink raspberry leaf tea and told me that it was not just to help strengthen my muscles for the birth but perhaps more importantly to help the uterus shrink back into it’s original position after my baby had arrived.
I drank our Expectancy Tea steadily in my last trimester* but still had to wait two weeks past the due date for my daughter, Radha to arrive.
My midwives also suggested that I drink Fennel Tea to help stimulate milk production another old wives tale - some people believe in it and some don’t - I tried it anyway but found that an afternoon nap on the couch had an even better effect!
Article by: Sharyn Wortman and CEO & Tealady at Today was Fun Ltd
*it is recommended that you seek the advice of your midwife or doctor before taking anything herbal while pregnant.
