That is natural it does not mean that it is harmless, and in delicate moments such as those of pregnancy, particularly in the first 3 months, it is always good to ask your gynecologist for advice on taking herbal teas .

But let's see what the typical disorders of the pregnant woman may be: nausea, slow and difficult digestion, tiredness, swollen legs, insomnia and nervousness, constipation, cystitis.

In aid of these disorders herbal remedies can also come in pregnancy, always sharing the opinion of the doctor. Let's see some in detail

Mint tea for nausea in pregnancy

Nausea is one of the typical ailments that accompany pregnancy, for the most fortunate it concerns only the first months, for others unfortunately it continues also for all the nine months. To mitigate this symptomatology, always with due caution especially in the first trimester, we can resort to the infusion of peppermint. Its properties favor the digestive processes, stimulate the secretion of bile, and attenuate the sense of nausea.

For mothers, a moderate intake is recommended, the mint herbal tea should be sipped in small doses after meals, but excluding that of the evening. In fact, the mint has a toning effect and could cause difficulty in falling asleep: on the contrary, during the day it is a support against a natural physiological fatigue that the future mother may experience.

Instead it is not recommended to take mint infusion in case of gastritis and ulcer because it could exacerbate the burning and gastroesophageal reflux.

Altea herbal tea for constipation in Pregnancy

Another disorder that often strikes during pregnancy is the slowing down of intestinal peristalsis, with consequences that in some cases can also lead to urinary tract infections, such as cystitis. A very delicate and effective remedy is given to us by Altea, roots, leaves and flowers. It belongs to the Malvacee family, so it is rich in mucilage, but also in flavonoids, anthocyanosides.

These substances are able to perform a delicate laxative action, softening the stools and promoting intestinal motility.

Altea is also a natural anti-inflammatory and reverberates its beneficial effects on the oral cavity, on the airways, therefore indicated in the case of pharyngitis, laryngitis, dry cough, and in the gastric tract to protect the mucous membranes of the stomach in case of gastritis. In case of inflammation of the urinary tract, it calms spasms and burns.

Lime Infusion for Pregnancy Insomnia

Hormonal swings can play tricks on circadian rhythms during pregnancy and often also affect the sleep / wake rhythm, causing difficulty sleeping or worse interrupting sleep. In recent months there are also pain issues that involve the back and legs, so rest can be severely compromised.

A relaxing remedy that helps to accompany the sleep in a sweet way is the linden tea .

It is a plant with a fresh, delicate, welcoming fragrance and even its herbal tea reverberates its benefits on the central nervous system, facilitates sleep, reconciles good rest going to sedate even possible conditions of irritation, agitation, tachycardia. The linden also has a mild hypotensive effect, thus regulating the pressure that in certain cases undergoes oscillations in pregnancy.

This pleasant herbal tea has anti-flu properties, lowers fever, soothes the throat inflammation, calms the cough ... and you know that when you wait for a baby and the flu comes, it's pain because you can't take medication!