All herbal teas are allowed, or almost
Good news for all breastfeeding mothers: herbal teas are a great alternative to your daily tea or coffee.
Theine and caffeine pass into breast milk. They could make baby nervous if you consume them in large quantities. The latter have the advantage of promote good hydration, necessary in case of breastfeeding.
Some plants, such as sage or raspberry, are however not recommended, because they would have an action on the uterus. Conversely, other active ingredients would promote milk flow.
Herbal tea and breastfeeding: which plants promote lactation?
Even if few scientific studies confirm it, many plants have so-called galactogenic properties, that is to say promote the production of milk.
Many are the breastfeeding herbal teas on the market. You can consume it throughout breastfeeding, at any time of the day, without excess, of course.
Would you prefer to prepare a homemade herbal tea? Do not hesitate to contact a herbalist or naturopath. He will be able to advise you on quality organic plants, such as:
- fenugreek
- anise
- fennel
- hops
- caraway, etc.
Act on the causes of a drop in breast milk production
Herbal tea and breastfeeding do not only combine to boost lactation. Certain factors are sometimes responsible for a drop in breast milk production:
- stress
- anxiety
- difficult digestion
- fatigue
In this case, drink herbal tea acting on these causes turns out to be a solution with a double effect: helping mother and baby at the same time. The active ingredients of verbena, from the chamomile or fennel, for example, are found in breast milk.
Offering you a moment of relaxation and pleasure, while soothing your little one's colic, that's what we call a double whammy!
The taste of our 100% organic infusions during breastfeeding
If you tried an original blend of Kusmi organic spices made in Normandy ? Only Spices contains everything you need to feel good while breastfeeding. Cinnamon, anise, ginger, licorice and fennel mix expertly for an explosion of flavors. All without theine, an infusion to drink hot or iced according to your desires! Also find the others organic infusions of our range as well as our rooibos.