Plants for well-being during pregnancy

It is essential to stay well hydrated during pregnancy to avoid problems with urinary tract infections, constipation, water retention or heavy legs.

You can also try perineal cryotherapy, a practice originally from hydrology, to stimulate lymphatic circulation and prevent the sensation of heavy legs. We offer easy-to-use perineal cold packs to incorporate from your second trimester of pregnancy. If you'd like to learn more, we discuss it in this article " Perineal cryotherapy for women's well-being."

But apart from water, the question of hot drinks is sometimes a headache.

As a reminder, pregnant women are recommended to drink between 1.5 liters and 2 liters of water per day. Regarding tea and coffee, even if they are not prohibited during pregnancy, the WHO advises not to exceed 300 mg of caffeine per day (2 or 3 cups per day depending on the beverage).

With herbal teas, you can avoid caffeine intake while also benefiting from the health benefits of certain plants. So why deprive yourself? But which infusions are suitable for pregnant women?

Which herbal teas should you avoid during pregnancy?

To begin with, certain infusions should be avoided during pregnancy. Plants that exhibit estrogenic activity or that can disrupt implantation in early pregnancy should not be consumed by pregnant women: hops, eleutherococcus, ginseng, parsley, red clover, black cohosh, feverfew, etc.

Certain plants present a risk of triggering contractions and should therefore also be avoided, such as sage or licorice.

What herbal tea should I drink during pregnancy?

Fortunately, some herbs are safe and can even help alleviate minor symptoms that can occur during pregnancy. For example, ginger tea can soothe nausea in early pregnancy. German chamomile tea can also soothe reflux and nausea , and is known to calm stress .

Verbena and lemon balm are also very calming plants that can relieve stress or digestive problems . Linden can promote better sleep.

Mallow flower helps with transit problems and can be consumed as an infusion without any problem during pregnancy.

To support your body and replenish its stores of iron and other minerals, plants like nettle and spearmint are remineralizing plants. These are plants that are perfectly suited to pregnancy.

Raspberry leaf tea is known to have an effect on the uterus and to promote contractions during labor at the end of pregnancy (during the 9th month).

Obviously, fruit infusions (such as apple, for example) are safe. However, if you have any doubts about a plant, it is essential to consult your doctor before consuming it.

And if you're looking for a suitable, safe, and personalized solution, the Gariguettes brand offers infusions for the first, second, third trimester, or postpartum. Made with organic plants and made in France, they help relieve your symptoms while taking care of yourself!