By Gill Damborg, co-founder of Brood, and Taryn Forrelli, Chief Science Officer at Traditional Medicinals
Disclaimer: *Not all herbs are appropriate for everyone. Make sure you speak with a herbalist, midwife, doula, or healthcare practitioner to decide which herbs and supplements are best for you.
As you embark on the life-changing journey of pregnancy and birth, getting your body and mind ready is likely at the top of your list. While we commonly see tips on general wellness, such as exercise and nutrition, herbal tea is often overlooked as a simple yet important tool to support you in preparations. Rooted in ancient herbalism, herbal tea can offer natural support to foster balance, relaxation, and readiness throughout pregnancy and childbirth.
For generations, herbalism has supported healthy rituals for individuals preparing for childbirth, and one of the easiest ways to reap its benefits is through the soothing act of drinking tea. Whether it’s using herbs to tone and prepare the womb for childbirth or helping you rest, herbal tea can support you.*
“As doulas, we know that preparing for birth is about more than readying the body for labour—it’s about tending to the mind, the heart, and the spirit as well. Disrupted sleep, digestive changes, stress, and emotional shifts are all part of the journey. We see you nurturing yourself through these challenges, and tools like herbal teas can offer a gentle, grounding way to support your whole being as you prepare for the transformative experience ahead.” — Emma Devin, Full-Spectrum Doula and Brood co-founder
Traditional Medicinals’ Chief Science Officer Dr. Taryn Forrelli, shared the top teas to help you prepare for this journey!
Herbal Teas for Pregnancy and Birth Preparation
To Prepare Your Womb for Birth → Traditional Medicinals Organic Raspberry Tea
For centuries, European and Indigenous people who menstruate have been using raspberry leaves to relieve normal menstrual cramps and prepare the womb for childbirth during pregnancy. Traditionally in herbal medicine, raspberry leaf is used as a uterine tonic to aid with the pain of menstruation and for use during pregnancy in preparation for childbirth.
To Promote Healthy Lactation → Traditional Medicinals Organic Mother’s Milk
This tea is one of Traditional Medicinals’ original products, formulated nearly 50 years ago with herbs such as aniseed, bitter fennel, coriander, and blessed thistle—plants with a long history of use to support healthy lactation and milk production. Traditionally used in herbal medicine as a “galactagogues/lactogogue” to help promote milk production, secretion, and lactation. Known as “galactagogues,” a term derived from the Greek meaning “bringer of milk,” these herbs have been well-loved by nursing parents for many generations.
Preparing for pregnancy and birth is about nurturing both your body and mind, and incorporating herbal teas into your routine can help you prioritize your overall well-being. If you are looking to try these products, they are available on shelves across most major grocery, drug, and mass merchant retailers, as well as most health and natural food stores. The full range of tea selections are also available on the Traditional Medicinals website.
Additional Teas to support all aspects of your journey
To Keep you Balanced and Glowing → Traditional Medicinals Organic Nettle Leaf Tea
To Ease your Stomach → Traditional Medicinals Organic Ginger Tea
To Bring you Calm → Traditional Medicinals Organic Chamomile Tea
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About Dr. Taryn Forrelli, Traditional Medicinals’ Chief Science Officer
A Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Taryn oversees the Innovation, Research and Development, and Quality teams at Traditional Medicinals. She is deeply inspired by Traditional Medicinals’ purpose, which aligns with her life mission of awakening people to the wonders and intelligence of plants and partnering with them to heal ourselves, our communities, and the planet.
