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What To Expect From Your Body 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.
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Why Breastfeeding Can Be 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.
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Raspberry leaf tea - it's benefits, when to drink, and what it tastes like!

August 26 2021
How raspberry leaf tea can support PMS and fertility, pregnancy and menopause.
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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.

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Breastfeeding Tips

July 27 2021
Whilst breastfeeding can be hard, and there is no secret solution to success, there are some top tips that can support you and your body.
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Iced Tea Lollies Recipe

July 22 2021
Make iced tea lollies as the perfect way to cool down in the heat
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When To Drink Milk's Up Breastfeeding 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!
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When not to drink raspberry leaf tea

July 14 2021
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?

July 1 2021
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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Moments for Mama's - Quick and effective self care

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.

 

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Take A Pause menopause tea: designed help with perimenopausal symptoms

April 7 2021
The herbal magic behind our Take A Pause menopause blend, to support your body with hot flushes, anxiety, insomnia and more...
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How herbal teas can reduce stress

April 7 2021
Learn more about the herbs and flowers that can support reducing and easing stress.
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Why Mother's Day Matters

February 18 2021
It's sometimes easy to be cynical about the importance of mother's day, but the truth is, mums are heroes and kids are often really difficult.  So this is the opportunity to make it up to your mum!
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The Importance of Self Love Around Valentines Day

February 15 2021
It's important not to forget the importance of yourself on Valentines Day.  Here are a few tips on how to prioritise yourself on this.
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Peppermint and Breastfeeding

February 8 2021
You may have read that peppermint will dry up your milk supply, but it's not actually that simple, or proven.  Read more about the evidence on peppermint and breastfeeding here.
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IVF and tea

January 15 2021
How caffeine free teas may be able to support you when you undergo IVF treatment.
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Fertility Tea - Does It Exist?

December 14 2020
There's no guaranteed tea to help you become pregnant, but there are some teas and aspects of tea drinking that might be able to help.
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Lemongrass in Pregnancy - Is It Safe?

December 1 2020
Shedding light on why lemongrass is safe for pregnancy, sharing the most recent research and NHS guidance.
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Starting weaning – introducing solids to your baby

November 24 2020
Katie Angotti, a registered nutritionist specialising in maternal and infant health, shares her top tips on how to start your weaning journey with you little one.
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Raspberry Leaf Tea For Birth Recovery

November 3 2020
Whilst raspberry leaf tea is well known for helping you prepare for labour, it can actually help you recover too.  All thanks to its amazing effect on your uterine muscles.
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We won in the Project Baby Awards!

October 27 2020
We are so thrilled to announce that we've won, not one, but TWO Silver awards in the Project Baby Awards 2020!
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Dispelling the myths about menopause and HRT

October 18 2020
Menopause is ignored, rarely discussed, and often misunderstood. Women need to be able to access accurate information helping them to make decisions about safe reliable treatment - this blog by Teresa Davison aims to give you this.
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Menopause Treatment Options

October 18 2020
If you're going through peri menopause and post menopause - there are options of treatment that can help you.  Teresa Davison of the Somerset Menopause Clinic, shares the different options open to you here.
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Menopause Health Advice

October 18 2020
Peri menopause and menopause are something that all women will go through, with varying degrees of symptoms.  This blog is by the amazing Teresa Davison, of Somerset Menopause Clinic, to explain more about what peri menopause and post menopause mean.
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How to prepare you and your baby for the clock change

October 14 2020
Learn how to best prepare your baby for the clock change with Nina, from sleep consultancy Goodnight Sleep Coaching.
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Menopause Iced Tea Instructions

October 8 2020
Making our menopause tea iced, couldn't be simpler (or better at easing hot flushes!)
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We're selling over a million tea bags a year!

October 8 2020
We hit a bit of a milestone, and are now selling over 1 million tea bags this year!
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We're in the Metro Hot List!

October 8 2020
The Metro has picked our Baby It's Cold Outside Christmas Tea to go on their hot list!
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Top Tips for Sleep Success

October 5 2020
Top tips on how to improve your child's sleep from Karen Miller, certified sleep coach.
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Mamawell Pregnancy Fitness Blog

September 29 2020
Pre and postnatal fitness expert Rosie, from Mamawell writes about the benefits of staying strong and energised through pregnancy.
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Which Tea Do I Need In Which Trimester?

September 19 2020
If you're wondering which of our teas are best suited to you, you can use this trimester by trimester guide to find your perfect tea match!
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Post-Natal Depression, Anxiety & Tea

September 9 2020
Can a tea help with post-natal depression and anxiety?
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Lactation Brownies

September 7 2020
This lactation brownie recipe can help support your milk supply, and is perfect with a cup of Milk's Up breastfeeding tea!
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5 Ways To Help Your Newborn Sleep!

August 25 2020
Cara, founder of the Sleep Method, shares her expert advice on how to help your newborn sleep.  Priceless advice!
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Iced Tea Instructions

July 30 2020
On a hot sunny day, the best way to enjoy our teas is iced.  And it's so easy to do, here are the perfect iced tea instructions...
Raspberry leaf tea by HotTea Mama to drink from 32 weeks pregnant to prepare for labour

Raspberry Leaf Tea - why wait until 32 weeks pregnant?

July 21 2020
We don't recommend you start drinking raspberry leaf tea until you're 32 weeks pregnant, and we thought we'd share why!