Thursday, October 3, 2013

Two Powerhouse Herbs for Pregnancy


Two Powerhouse Herbs for Pregnancy:
Red Raspberry & Nettle Leaves
Good nutrition during pregnancy can help alleviate many of the problems associated with being pregnant. Organically grown produce, grains and herbs are the best source of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients needed during this time. Herbal teas and tonics are a great way to supplement a healthy nutrient filled diet. Two powerful herbs that help support the pregnant body are red raspberry and nettle leaves. Check out the benefits of incorporating these into your daily diet: 

The benefits of drinking a raspberry leaf tea before and during pregnancy include:
  • Increasing fertility 
  • Preventing miscarriage and hemorrhage
  • Easing of morning sickness.
  • Reducing pain during labor and after birth.
  • Assisting in the production of breast milk.
  • Providing a safe and speedy parturition.
The benefits of drinking nettle teas or infusion before and during pregnancy include:
  • Increasing fertility in women and men.
  • Nourishing mother and fetus.
  • Easing leg cramps and other spasms.
  • Diminishing pain during and after birth.
  • Preventing hemorrhage after birth.
  • Fresh Nettle Juice, in teaspoon doses, slows postpartum bleeding.
  • Reducing hemorrhoids.
  • Increasing the richness and amount of breast milk.