“Almost Ready, Baby!” (Third Trimester Tea)

Ingredients: Red Raspberry Leaf, Nettle, Oatstraw, Alfalfa, Dandelion Root, Seedless Rosehips, Goji Berries, Ginger Root (all organic) The second in the collection of womanhood health at Michelle’s Well, “Almost Ready, Baby!” is our third trimester tea. Red Raspberry Leaf has been used throughout history for uterine and pregnancy health. Purported benefits include strengthening the uterine muscles, shortening labor, and easing labor pain. The tea is thought to increase blood flow to the uterus and strengthen uterine muscle fibers. This may help improve the effectiveness of contractions during labor. Raspberry leaves are rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C, and E, as well as iron, calcium, and potassium.   Nettle is often a favorite among herbalists, because it’s such a powerhouse of a plant! Nettle infusions are extremely high in calcium and magnesium. Some sources say that one quart of a nettle infusion contains 1000mg of Calcium and 300mg of Magnesium! For referen