The Safe Tea List

1. Ginger Tea

Eases nausea (goodbye, morning sickness!), aids the digestion process and relieves stomach issues . “Just add four or five slices of fresh ginger root to a cup of freshly boiled water and drink a maximum of three cups daily.” Nicole advises.

2. Nettle Tea

Provides high levels of iron, magnesium and calcium and is described by Nicole as being a brilliant nutritive tea to sip whilst pregnant. Stick to one or two cups a day.

3. Raspberry Leaf Tea

One of our favourites at BellyBelly, this tea prepares the uterus for labour and prevents post-partum hemorrhage. According to Tracy, it’s also high in calcium and magnesium and is safe to drink from the second trimester onwards. “I usually recommend that women drink one cup per day from 24 weeks, then build up to two cups at 30 weeks, three cups at 36 and three to four cups from 37 weeks.” Nicole suggests. Interested in finding out more about raspberry leaf tea? Check out our article on raspberry leaf tea.

4. Dandelion Leaf Tea

“This tea is wonderful support in late pregnancy in fluid retention is an issue.” Nicole says. She explains that dandelion leaf tea is high in potassium and has a gentle but effective diuretic effect. She suggests adding dandelion leaf to another tea as it has a slightly bitter, grassy taste.

5. Peppermint Tea

Peppermint tea is great for relaxing your stomach muscles to help settle an upset stomach as well as the nausea and vomiting common in early pregnancy.

6. Rooibos Tea

Rooibos tea is highly recommended in pregnancy. It is caffeine free, contains calcium, magnesium and loads of antioxidants. It also has positive effects on digestion and can ease colic and reflux. Children can also drink Rooibos, and it is lovely with milk and a little honey.