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Tea focus - Morning Rescue
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Morning Rescue was one of the original 6 tea blends designed by Bethan when HotTea Mama was launc...
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How many cups of tea can I drink when....?
A question that we often get asked is 'How many cups of tea can I drink...', so here is our guide...
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Should I take raspberry leaf capsules or raspberry leaf tea?
The pros and cons of taking raspberry leaf capsules vs. raspberry leaf tea
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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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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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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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Yoga Benefits During Pregnancy
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
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.
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Why I avoid the word ' plan ' when talking about birth
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.
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 🔥
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.
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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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Is Chamomile Tea Safe To Drink In Pregnancy?
Chamomile tea is generally considered safe to drink during pregnancy - in moderation.
Variety i...
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Morning Rescue Gingerbread
This Jane's Patisserie recipe for gingerbread is quick, simple and delicious.
These gingerbread...
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Weight Gain During Pregnancy - Facts
Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Pregnancy weight gain is often spoken about in very negative terms. ...
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Morning Sickness Relief - Cloudy Lemonade
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
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
Herbs and flowers are amazing, find out about their botanical benefits.
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How Tea Can Support Better Periods
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.
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Cate & Wendi's journey to parenthood through DI & IVF
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.
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What is hypnobirthing all about?
Learn about the principles of hypnobirthing and how it can help you prepare for labour, and have a positive birth experience.
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Key Ways Our Tea Can Support You Through Pregnancy
How different herbs and flowers can help support your body through pregnancy and when breastfeeding.
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What You Need To Know About Home Birth
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 for you.
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Raspberry leaf tea - it's benefits, when to drink, and what it tastes like!
How raspberry leaf tea can support PMS and fertility, pregnancy and menopause.
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When not to drink raspberry leaf tea
Raspberry leaf tea is amazing but you shouldn't drink it in early pregnancy, or if you have certain conditions. Learn more about why here.
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Are You Getting Enough Iron?
Women are often at risk of anaemia, especially around their period or during pregnancy. There are a few tea tips that can help you get more iron and support your body when you need it most...
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Lemongrass in Pregnancy - Is It Safe?
Shedding light on why lemongrass is safe for pregnancy, sharing the most recent research and NHS guidance.
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Tips on preparing for labour from Bumps to Babbas
From hypnobirthing to raspberry lef tea, this blog spells out what you can do to prepare for labour and a positive birth.
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How Much Caffeine Is Too Much In Pregnancy?
When you're pregnant or breastfeeding, it's best to limit your caffeine intake to 200mg per day. But what does this mean in real terms?
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How Many Cups Of Tea Are OK When You're Pregnant?
If you're worried about how much tea to drink when you're pregnant, it can be a mine-field to get advice online. We've pulled the NHS guidelines to give you confidence when drinking our pregnancy teas.
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Helping Morning Sickness Symptoms - Morning Rescue Tea
How can a tea help morning sickness? It can't gaurantee to, but there are many natural, caffeine free herbs that can ease nausea. We have packed these in to our Morning Rescue tea blend.
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How To Get A Lift Without Caffeine
Get Up & Glow tea uses grapes as it's base, you get a natural sugar lift, as well as a huge number of vitamins and antioxidants. It's a healthy alternative to caffeine, suitable for pregnancy and breasfeeding.
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Raspberry Leaf Tea & Birth Preparation
You may read online that you can drink Raspberry Leaf tea to bring on labour if you're over due. This is unfortunately not proven to be true at all, but there are some research studies that show that if you drink it from 32 weeks on, you can statistically have a shorter second stage of labour, and less interventions during birth.