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Your Skin in Pregnancy and Postpartum: What Is Happening (and What Might Actually Help)

Skin changes can feel surprising, and at times even unsettling during pregnancy and postpartum. The key is knowing what is going on and finding a simple, safe skin care routine that works for you.

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Can You Drink Raspberry Leaf Tea Cold?

 Pregnancy tea never tasted so cool. Here's why you can drink raspberry leaf tea iced...

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4 Top Tips To Prepare For Birth Naturally

4 Top Tips To Prepare For Birth Naturally

Explore the best ways to naturally prepare for birth and labour - from dates to raspberry leaf tea

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The Final Push Cooler

Not a hot drink fan? Then try this refreshing Final Push Cooler with all the birth prep benefits of raspberry leaf, but in a deliciously zingy iced tea.

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Transform your labour by activating your five senses

There are many things that can cause us to feel tense during labour;  the things you can see, hear, smell, touch and taste can either increase your level of tension, or contribute to feelings of relaxation. 

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3 Easy Raspberry Leaf Tea Mocktails

Birth Prep, but make it refreshing with 3 raspberry leaf tea mocktails!

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Can I Drink Raspberry Leaf Tea If I Have Braxton Hicks?

If you’re pregnant and experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions, you might be wondering about the ...
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What Percentage of Births Are Cesarean in the UK?

C-sections are becoming more common, here's why and what you can do to try to increase your chances of a natural birth

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Is Raspberry Leaf Tea Safe to Drink with Gestational Diabetes?

Raspberry leaf tea can naturally reduce blood sugar levels, but it isn't recommended if you're on medication to manage gestational diabetes. Read more about why here...

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How many cups of raspberry leaf tea can I drink when pregnant?

Have you wondered how much raspberry leaf tea to drink in order to prepare for labor? Find out here...

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Can You Start Taking Lactation Supplements While Pregnant?

If you're wondering whether or not to drink breastfeeding tea or hot chocolate before your baby arrives - read this first.

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Wait Until 32 Weeks to Drink Raspberry Leaf Tea During Pregnancy

Wait Until 32 Weeks to Drink Raspberry Leaf Tea During Pregnancy

Raspberry leaf tea can support women at the end of pregnancy, but why exactly should you wait until 32 weeks of pregnancy before you enjoy it...

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HotTea Mama and Lansinoh serving tea in the USA

We wanted to tell American Moms and Mom to Be about our partnership with Lansinoh in the USA - we're SUPER excited.

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Dates For The End Of Pregnancy

Help prepare the body for labour with dates - perfect with a cup of raspberry leaf tea
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Birth Preparation - 5 Natural Things That May Help You in Labour

Feel more in control and empowered at the end of pregnancy, by taking a few natural steps to support preparation for birth.
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Why is raspberry leaf tea known as 'the women's herb'?

Wondering why raspberry leaf is known as 'the women's herb'?  Here's how it can support periods, pregnancy and perimenopause, as the ultimate uterine tonic.
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Which tea should I avoid in Pregnancy?

Which tea should I avoid in Pregnancy?

It is often difficult to know what tea is safe to drink during pregnancy, here is a guide of what you can drink, and what to avoid.
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Which tea can I drink in each trimester?

We are often asked which of our teas to drink during each stage of pregnancy.Hopefully the follow...
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What causes Morning Sickness?

No one is quite sure what causes morning sickness, but it is believed to be influenced by a number of factors which we outline here for you...
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Turning down the volume: the power of a mindful cuppa during pregnancy

Turning down the volume: the power of a mindful cuppa during pregnancy

From the moment you find out you’re pregnant the to-do list only ever seems to grow. There always...
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5 Ways To Naturally Prepare For Labour And Birth

5 Ways To Naturally Prepare For Labour And Birth

Here are our top 5 ways to prepare for labour and birth naturally, from raspberry leaf to perineal massage
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Ask the Expert - How Hypnobirthing altered my whole view of childbirth

Ask the Expert - How Hypnobirthing altered my whole view of childbirth

This blog post was written by Poppy Child - founder of Pop That Mumma Hypnobirthing altered my wh...
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What is a Birth Comb & who is Midwife Lily?

What is a Birth Comb & who is Midwife Lily?

The Yuula Birth Comb is a must-have tool that works to distract the brain away from the sensations of birth as they build.
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Ask The Expert - Raspberry Leaf tea - research, benefits & personal experience

Ask The Expert - Raspberry Leaf tea - research, benefits & personal experience

This blog has been written by our Raspberry Leaf expert Midwife Angie (aka @theecomidwife) ...
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Caesarean scar, Caesarean recovery tips

Caesarean recovery tips

After you have had a caesarean or abdominal birth, when you get home it is important to give your...
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Benefits of Yoga during pregnancy

Yoga Benefits During Pregnancy

Yoga can provide numerous benefits when you are pregnant. The gentle movement and breathing techn...
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Why I avoid the word ' plan ' when talking about birth

Why I avoid the word ' plan ' when talking about birth

choose to call them preferences so that there are no unrealistic expectations of
what can or cannot be controlled. The word plan possesses very final and definite
connotations which unfortunately do not go hand in hand with labour and birth.
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International Day of the Midwife

International Day of the Midwife

Being a midwife is both the most wonderful and amazing vocation to be part of: but also arguably ...
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Cervix Dilation - The 3 stages of labour

There are three stages of labour - latent, active and delivery. During labour a woman's cervix di...
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Caesarean Awareness Month

Caesarean Awareness Month

April is Caesarean Awareness month. 1 in 5 babies are born abdominaly in the UK, and the majority...
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Hospital bag essentials

Hospital bag essentials

Packing a bag for the hospital can feel daunting, and you will worry about forgetting essential i...
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Weight Gain During Pregnancy - Facts

Weight Gain During Pregnancy - Facts

Weight Gain During Pregnancy Pregnancy weight gain is often spoken about in very negative terms. ...
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Final Push Easy Chicken Curry

Final Push Easy Chicken Curry

Easy Chicken Tikka Curry Spicy food is often suggested as a means of bringing on labour, and many...
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Final Stretch Piña Colada Smoothie

Piña Colada Smoothie You may have read that eating a whole pineapple can start labour due to the ...
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How Teas Can Support Your Pregnancy

Herbs and flowers are amazing, find out about their botanical benefits.
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Stress awareness during pregnancy and as a new parent

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. 
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