Tea Nerdery: Wellbeing Tea Blog by HotTea Mama

Stress awareness during pregnancy and as a new parent

April 4 2022

We have teamed up with the brilliant Basking Babies to raise awareness of the key things to watch out for when you’re feeling tense, and to offer some top tips on managing stress during these life-changing times.

Clocks going forward - how to support your little ones

March 21 2022

It’s that time again that as parents we all dread, clock change can wreak havoc with your routine and if not handled right can result in bedtime battles and night wakes. The clocks go forward by an hour on 27th March, if you’ve got an early riser you may not be too worried about it and for you this might actually be helpful as 5am becomes 6am.

My experience with sleep deprivation and sleep anxiety

March 14 2022

Our guest blog has been written by the wonderful Lydia founder of Sleep & Bounds, who set up her infant sleep coach business after she suffered from sleep deprivation for nearly two years. The lack of sleep affected her mood and migraines.

Can essential oils be a natural support during perimenopause?

March 9 2022

Our guest blog has been written by the wonderful Trudie and Vicky who are the founding partners of The Blend Essential Oils, a new wellness brand producing pure essential oil blends formulated to help provide holistic support for the relief of perimenopause and menopause symptoms.

What is hypnobirthing all about?

February 7 2022

Our guest blog has been written by Amy - the not once but twice qualified hypnobirthing teacher...

Top Tips for being productive with a busy lifestyle

January 19 2022

Our guest blog has been written by the lovely Lucy Watty who is an entrepreneur and a Mummy to tw...

How Parents Can Encourage Self-Care In Their Children

January 12 2022

Our guest blog has been written by the lovely Anya Willis over at Fit Kids. Anya focuses on th...

Ingredients for refreshing mocktail with HotTea Mama Morning Rescue herbal tea

G(INGER) & T(EA) Mocktail Recipe

January 9 2022

A delicious alternative to a G&T when you're not able to drink alcohol, use our Morning Rescue Tea to make this mocktail.

Support your body through pregnancy with tea for each trimester

Key Ways Tea Can Support You From The 1st - 4th Trimester of Pregnancy

October 26 2021

Bethan sat down with the wonderful Shermaine who is a nursery specialist to answer all her questi...

TREATING A BURN: SOME REMINDERS FOR MUMS

October 13 2021

I’m a former nurse, and now a first aid trainer. I know that talking about this type of stuff is confronting, and scary. But unfortunately, accidents can happen. And the most common location for these injuries to occur is within our own homes.

WHY PUMPING MAKES YOU FEEL LIKE A COW

October 6 2021

Help us improve how breast pumps feel for women

Having limited information affects how products are designed for women. Diversify the data and we can create products that work for all women and all boobs. We want the whole fruit salad, not just the melons!

By taking 5 minutes to share your measurements, you'll help women of the future to pump comfortably and proudly.

HOME BIRTH IS FOR HIPPIES...WHAT I WISH YOU ALL KNEW ABOUT HOME BIRTH

September 29 2021

Are home births just for Hippies? We wanted to find out, so we asked the wonderful @the_wholesome_mummy to share not only her story, but also the main things that can make a home birth one of the most positive experiences and memories for you.

Nicole Chapman prenatal and post-natal personal trainer

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM OUR BODIES AFTER HAVING A BABY

September 22 2021

Firstly your body has arguably just done one of the most important and powerful jobs it can ever do, growing and safely delivering your baby. Your body has already evolved so much, physically rearranging your organs to accommodate your baby.

WHY BREASTFEEDING BECOMES PAINFUL (AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT)

September 1 2021

Like with so many aspects about becoming a parent, breastfeeding is one of those things that becomes something a more experienced parent will gleefully talk to you about. And more often than not you get the full horror story about how painful it was for them.

WHAT I WISH I KNEW ABOUT BREASTFEEDING

August 4 2021

Our Guest Blog has been written by the wonderful Cake Maternity.

We talk, not only about some of the tricks to successful breastfeeding but also to hear another Mama's story and what she wished she knew about breastfeeding.

WHEN TO DRINK OUR MILK’S UP TEA

July 20 2021

Our Milk’s Up breastfeeding tea can be drunk at any stage of motherhood, but there’s a sweet spot that we’d recommend…and it is actually when you’re pregnant!

Moments for Mama's - Quick and effective self care for our busy lives

June 21 2021

Our guest blog is written by the incredible Emma Martin Mindfulness and she is here to remind you that your needs matter too throughout your parenting journey. She shares some wonderful mindful moments that will hopefully create some peace and calm for you in everyday life.