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HotTea Mama Get Up & Glow pregnancy tea on blue table with white background, and a glass cup with fruit tea in in

Preeclampsia in Pregnancy: What to Know and What to Avoid

1 day ago

Preeclampsia affects 1-8% of all pregnancies, and certain herbs can increase your blood pressure

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What Percentage of Births Are Cesarean in the UK?

April 22, 2025

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

Blue background with The Final Push raspberry leaf tea on a pile of birth books, with dates and clary sage next toit.

Is Raspberry Leaf Tea Safe to Drink with Gestational Diabetes?

April 17, 2025

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?

April 7, 2025

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

HotTea Mama herbal tea garden in UK, with chamomile flowers at the forefront and a dark cloudy sky

Why you should avoid flavourings in tea - even 'natural' ones

March 20, 2025

We are committed to using real, natural and organic ingredients in our blends – never flavourings, even 'natural' ones. Here's why...

Wait Until 32 Weeks to Drink Raspberry Leaf Tea During Pregnancy

February 3, 2025

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...

HotTea Mama and Lansinoh Milk's Up lactation tea say with a brewed cup of breastfeeding tea next to it, and text showing that it contains botanicals traditionally used to support lactation, with fenugreek, fennel, aniseed and nettle

HotTea Mama and Lansinoh serving tea in the USA

January 19, 2025

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

September 30, 2024

Help prepare the body for labour with dates - perfect with a cup of raspberry leaf tea

Pregnant lady in pink top, sitting on a yoga ball in black leggings, with a cup of HotTea Mama The Final Push raspberry leaf tea brewed in a glass cup in the foreground

Birth Preparation - 5 Natural Things That May Help You in Labour

September 30, 2024

Feel more in control and empowered at the end of pregnancy, by taking a few natural steps to support preparation for birth.

Why is raspberry leaf tea known as 'the women's herb'?

August 30, 2024

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.

Tea focus - Morning Rescue

July 22, 2024

Morning Rescue is one of the original 6 tea blends designed by Bethan when HotTea Mama was launch...

How many cups of tea can I drink when....?

June 24, 2024

A question that we often get asked is 'How many cups of tea can I drink when...' here is our guid...

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Should I take raspberry leaf capsules or raspberry leaf tea?

June 12, 2024

The pros and cons of taking raspberry leaf capsules vs. raspberry leaf tea

Which tea should I avoid in Pregnancy?

June 3, 2024

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.

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

March 11, 2024

From the moment you find out you’re pregnant the to-do list only ever seems to grow. There always...

What is a Birth Comb & who is Midwife Lily?

November 22, 2023

The Yuula Birth Comb is a must-have tool that works to distract the brain away from the sensations of birth as they build.

Yoga Benefits During Pregnancy

June 21, 2023

Yoga can provide numerous benefits when you are pregnant. The gentle movement and breathing techn...

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Acid reflux and heartburn in pregnancy - and what to do about it

June 20, 2023

Acid reflux and heartburn can kick in during pregnancy, find out more about why and what you can do to naturally combat and relieve them. No gaviscon included.

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

June 2, 2023

I 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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Herbs To Help Heartburn

May 22, 2023

Certain herbs have traditionally been used to naturally help heartburn. From liquorice root to peppermint, chamomile to ginger root. Depending on your taste and your teapot, there's a tea to help.

International Day of the Midwife

May 3, 2023

Being a midwife is both the most wonderful and amazing vocation to be part of: but also arguably ...

Cervix Dilation - The 3 stages of labour

April 12, 2023

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

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Is Chamomile Tea Safe To Drink In Pregnancy?

March 22, 2023

Chamomile tea is generally considered safe to drink during pregnancy - in moderation. Variety i...

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Hibiscus - is it safe in pregnancy?

November 9, 2022

Learn more about why hibiscus is safe in pregnancy

Morning Rescue Gingerbread

October 14, 2022

This Jane's Patisserie recipe for gingerbread is quick, simple and delicious. These gingerbread...

Weight Gain During Pregnancy - Facts

September 14, 2022

Weight Gain During Pregnancy Pregnancy weight gain is often spoken about in very negative terms. ...

Morning Rescue tea box on wooden surface, next to glass of iced tea with lemon and ice in it

Morning Sickness Relief - Cloudy Lemonade

August 14, 2022

This iced tea recipe requires only 3 simple ingredients, for a soothing, recovery drink if you're suffering from morning sickness. Or also if you just want a low sugar lemonade!

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Healthy quick chocolate energy ball recipe for busy Mamas

July 6, 2022

A delicious recipe for high protein, high galactagogue chocolate balls. Perfect for breastfeeding mums, or anyone looking for a healthy snack.

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How Teas Can Support Your Pregnancy

June 6, 2022

Herbs and flowers are amazing, find out about their botanical benefits.

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How Tea Can Support Better Periods

May 16, 2022

Find out more about how the ingredients in our Over the Moon menstruation tea can support healthier, happier periods. Whether you're TTC or suffering from endometriosis or PCOS.

3 little girls and their 2 mums, hugging outside in rain jackets

Cate & Wendi's journey to parenthood through DI & IVF

February 16, 2022

This LGBTQ+ history month I reflect on our achievements, our rights to be able to have the family that we always dreamt of and to both be recognised as the girls parents. There are still times when assumptions are made, when Molly was only a few days old a midwife assumed this proud parent was a proud Aunty.

Woman in bath with baby who has just been born via water birth