All ingredients used in these teas and drinks are nutritive in value. In other words they enhance the natural processes of your body by helping balance and sustain your energy flow. For herbs that allay annoyances or deal with major problems, it is important to work with an experienced herbalist knowledgeable in the childbearing cycle.
Pregnancy Tea |
Labor Prep Tea (from 36+ weeks) |
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| 4 parts Peppermint/Spearmint
3 parts Red Raspberry leaf 3 parts Lemon Balm 2 parts Partridgeberry 2 parts Nettle 1 part Alfalfa leaves |
3 parts Partridgeberry
2 parts Red Raspberry leaf 1 part Alfalfa 1 part Lemon Balm 1 part Nettle |
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| Herbal Healing for Women, Rosemary Gladstar | Care of Beth Ebers, RM | ||
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Energy Tea |
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| If you are fatigued, first of all take the time to rest and relax. Then have some Energy Tea. The recipe is the same as for the Pregnancy Tea, but the Lemon Balm is replaced with ¼ part grated ginger root.
Herbal Healing for Women, Rosemary Gladstar |
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Anemia Prevention Tea |
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| ½ ounce Nettle leaf
½ ounce Parsley leaf ½ ounce Comfrey leaf ½ ounce Yellow Dock root ¼ ounce Peppermint leaf (these are dried weights) |
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| This brew contains three excellent sources of iron: Nettle, Parsley, and Yellow Dock. It provides folic acid from the Parsley and vitamin B12 from the Comfrey. The green herbs all contribute vitamin C which aids iron absorption. The Mint makes it tasty. | |||
| Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year, Susun S. Weed | |||
Stress Relief Tea |
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| 4 parts Lemon Balm
2 parts Oat Straw 2 parts Chamomile ½ part Lavender flower |
Great for any occasion: very calming, and pretty too. Excellent for labor support people too! | ||
| Care of Kat Montgomery, RM | |||
A tincture is a liquid preparation that uses alcohol and water to extract the constituents of herbs. The following is a blend inspired by the Eclectic physicians (medical herbalists of the 1900s) which contains herbs that may be considered unpleasant to drink in tea form, but have valuable properties that aid in preparing the uterus for labour and birth and in tincture form can be taken in smaller quantity. This blend can be formulated at local herb stores upon request. Do NOT take this tincture if you are regularly drinking a Labor Preparation tea.
From 36+ weeks: |
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| 3 parts Partridgeberry
2 parts Black Haw 1 part Black Cohosh |
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| Care of Beth Ebers, RM | |
Second & Third Trimesters: |
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| 4-6 drops Lavender
½ C powdered milk 1-2C Epsom salts |
By tripling the recipe, this mix can be made in large quantity and stored in a closed jar. |
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| Care of Kat Montgomery, RM | ||
From 36+ weeks: |
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| 3 drops Frankincense
3 drops Lavender 1-2C Epsom Salts Care of Beth Ebers, RM |
Frankincense tones the uterus for childbirth, promotes relaxation, and eases feelings of fear or stress
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From 36+ weeks: |
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| 12c Arnica
12c Cimicifuga 12c Caulophyllum |
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| Care of Beth Ebers, RM | |
