Written by Kate Tietje
This is a super simple tea and one that I consider absolutely necessary. I’ve been making this as an infusion every day, and it really helps. It has helped me heal, feel more normal, improve hormone balance, and – yes, it has galactagogues (meaning it has herbs that increase milk supply).
There are some optional ingredients that you can add to boost your milk supply even more. I don’t add them because I have plenty for both my newborn and toddler and don’t want to increase beyond that.
It’s a yummy, nourishing tea that is also safe for the rest of the family, so you can make a lot and share it if you like. My family really likes it, so I make a half gallon daily and usually drink about half of it myself and share the rest.
I use very similar ingredients to my third-trimester tea, which I credit with reducing both the severity and duration of my afterpains this time. They were not quite as strong or painful and lasted barely more than 24 hours. That was really nice! I barely even had to use my cramp tincture for afterpains (which uses similar ingredients).
Super simple to make. And you’ll want to always keep the first two ingredients on hand…at least if you’re like me! They help with cramping and periods, too, so even if you’re not in a pregnancy-breastfeeding part of your life, they are still very helpful.
Nursing Mama Tea
Pick a weight measurement, say 1 ounce, and use that for each part.
Ingredients:
- 2 parts red raspberry leaf
- 2 parts nettle leaf
- 1 part spearmint leaf
- 1/2 part fenugreek seed (optional)
- 1/2 part motherwort (optional; good for anxiety)
Directions:
Step 1: Blend together and keep in a big bag or a glass jar.
Step 2: Put a big handful intp a [pt of cold, filtered water to brew. (I’d estimate about 3/4 cup for a half gallon).
Step 3: Bring it to a boil, then shut it off and let it steep for a few hours.
Step 4: Strain, discard the herbs, and sweeten light if desired. I like to add 1-2 tablespoons of raw honey per half gallon.
Nursing Mama Tea
Ingredients
- 2 parts red raspberry leaf
- 2 parts nettle leaf
- 1 part spearmint leaf
- 1/2 part fenugreek seed optional
- 1/2 part motherwort optional; good for anxiety
Instructions
- Blend together and keep in a big bag or a glass jar.
- Put a big handful intp a [pt of cold, filtered water to brew. (I'd estimate about 3/4 cup for a half gallon).
- Bring it to a boil, then shut it off and let it steep for a few hours.
- Strain, discard the herbs, and sweeten light if desired. I like to add 1-2 tablespoons of raw honey per half gallon.
