These ingredients are passed on to your baby through your breast milk, which is why The Potion Tree uses only organic plants.
How to use your Breastfeeding Tea
While breastfeeding, water requirements increase in the order of 700 ml per day. If mothers don’t drink enough water, it can cause them to become dehydrated, which can, in turn, adversely affect milk supply.
Establishing a daily herbal tea ritual allows mums to stay well hydrated and to enjoy moments of relaxation and calm – all of which are beneficial for breastfeeding.
To help produce more milk with Mother’s Breastfeeding Tea, here are some tips from The Potion Tree:
- Infuse 1 tsp of breastfeeding tea in a large cup of hot water for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Drink about 3 cups a day.
- Larger quantities can be prepared in a teapot by infusing the same amount of tea for longer.
- The tea can be consumed throughout the breastfeeding period.
- It can be sweetened or iced.
There are many reasons why breast milk supply may take a little longer to come in or increase, including: premature birth, medical conditions like diabetes or PCOS, obesity, infection, fever, caesarean delivery, thyroid condition, traumatic birth and inability to breastfeed in the first hours after giving birth. It is recommended that you seek medical advice in these cases.
Mother’s Breastfeeding Tea should be avoided during pregnancy as fenugreek can cause uterine contractions.
The Potion Tree
The Potion Tree is based in Wellington, New Zealand. The company believes in encouraging beauty and wellbeing from the inside out, with organic herbal teas and cosmetics. Find out more about the inspiration behind The Potion Tree here.
Visit The Potion Tree website for more information and to shop their range of natural teas and cosmetics. You can also join their communities on Facebook and Instagram.
