Raspberry leaf tea in pregnancy
Raspberry leaf tea has been used for centuries to support women's health, including menstruation and childbirth. People believe it:
Reduces PMS symptoms, including cramps, nausea, and diarrhoea
Eases labour pains
Tones the muscles of the uterus, creating more effective contractions
Reduces postbirth bleeding.
However, there is very little clinical evidence to support these beliefs, as …
Breastfeeding: nutritional powerhouses
Getting the right nutritional balance when you are breastfeeding is really important for you and your baby. Whilst your milk supply may not be effected by what you eat, there is a catch - your body will always put your baby first. It will take the nutrients it needs for …
Managing Oedema, fluid retention, in pregnancy with a healthy diet
Oedema is retained fluid that causes swelling, particularly in your hands and ankles, during pregnancy. There are a number of things which contribute to this, including mineral deficiencies, too much sugar and salt in your diet and by your hormone levels changing. Luckily, there are lots of things you can …
Foods that help your body prepare for birth
There are a lots of different foods that will help your body prepare for birth. For example, from 32 weeks you can begin drinking raspberry leaf tea, which has traditionally been used to help start labour. It is believed to ripen your cervix and start toning the muscles in your …
Fill your freezer – before your baby arrives!
If you speak to any new mum, she'll tell you that a full freezer was a godsend with a newborn in the house. Finding time to shower and dress can be a struggle, so the last thing you'll want to do is whip up a tasty meal. And there really …
