Mother Nature Raspberry Leaf Tea
Price range: $21.95 through $38.90
A nourishing raspberry leaf tea blend, naturopathically formulated to support pregnancy and labour. Certified organic.
PREGNANCY + BIRTH + POSTNATAL
Our Mother Nature blend is a nurturing raspberry leaf tea with nettle, shatavari and rosy overtones. It was formulated by a naturopath with pregnant women in mind, specifically to support the journey through late pregnancy and into the postnatal weeks. The certified organic blend is part of our pregnancy and nursing range.
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100% ACO Certified Organic Ingredients:
Raspberry Leaf, Nettle Leaf, Shatavari Root, Rose Petals
Naturally caffeine free.
You can read more about the properties of each ingredient by clicking on it, or in our Materia Medica library.
SERVES
Our Mother Nature Raspberry Leaf Tea Box and Jar serve around 40 cups. The compostable Refill Pouch serves up to 80 cups.
PROFILE
earthy + floral + herbaceous
PROVENANCE
Proudly Australian made and owned. All blends are naturopathically hand-blended and packaged by the Organic Merchant team in Sydney, Australia. Made using the highest quality local and internationally sustainably-sourced certified organic ingredients.
ALLERGENS + DIETARY INFORMATION
Our products are dairy-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, non-GMO, vegan, certified organic and plant-based. They contain no artificial colours, flavours, preservatives, or sweeteners.
This product has been manufactured, packaged and stored in a facility that is free from nuts, dairy, soy, sesame seeds, sulphites and eggs.
We invite you to discover the beauty and rhythm of ritual, as a way to connect with ourselves, each other and the natural world. These simple steps offer the basis from which you can create your own daily rituals.
- Place 1-2 teaspoons of loose leaf tea per cup (250ml) in an infuser or teapot and pour over boiling water (100°C).
- Infuse for 5+ minutes depending on your desired strength.
- Enjoy 1 – 4 cups from the 3rd trimester and continue 4 – 8 weeks postpartum.
Read our article to learn all about How to make loose leaf tea.
After finishing your brew, we encourage you to return your steeped herbs back to the earth, for example in your home compost, worm farm or garden waste, allowing it to breakdown into organic matter and return to nourish our environment.
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Read more in our guide: How to store loose leaf tea.
This naturopathic formulation has traditional benefits and plant compounds that are:
- Astringent
- Anti-spasmodic
- Calmative
- Mineral rich
Which may naturally:
- Tone the uterus
- Replete iron
- Relax tension to promote a healthy pregnancy
- Birth and post birth recovery
Raspberry leaf: is both a parturient and astringent, toning the uterine membranes and strengthening the pelvic floor and uterine muscle tissue which may assist with childbirth. This toning action may increase the contractility of the uterine walls and makes for more effectual contractions during labour.
- Raspberry leaf is known to be nutritive to both mother and child. It contains a rich assortment of vitamins including vitamin B complex and minerals like calcium, iron and magnesium.
- Continuing to consume tea after labour may help the uterus return back to its normal size, shape and elasticity.
- Raspberry leaf also boost the immune system and helps fight infection.
- The herb is a galactagogue assisting to increase and enrich milk supply after birth.
- Studies have shown that women who take red raspberry leaf have a reduced incidence of birth interventions.
Research has also found that women who drink red raspberry leaf tea regularly towards the end of their pregnancies had a shorten labour with no identified side effects for the women or their babies. The findings also suggest that women who ingest raspberry leaf tea might decrease the likelihood of pre and post-term gestation. They may be less likely to receive an artificial rupture of their membranes, or require a caesarean section, forceps or vacuum birth than women who do not consume raspberry leaf.
Nettle leaf: Known to be extremely nutritious and has an impressive nutritional composition, most notably for its iron content which is most important during the 3rd trimester. Other nutrients include Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium and Sodium. It has a high protein content and has a better amino acid profile than most other leafy vegetables.
Shatavari: A highly regarded reproductive tonic for women’s health. Asparagus racemosus is also the best known Ayurvedic tonic for women after childbirth. This rejuvenating herb has traditionally been used for balancing hormones, and may strengthen and supports the nervous system, help prevent postnatal depression, enhances and enriches milk supply, promote healthy energy levels, and soothes the digestive tract and boost the immune system.
Rose petals: Used in Chinese medicine for more than 4000 years. Rose is especially useful in alleviating insomnia typical in the 3rd trimester, as well as tension and anxiety around childbirth and preventing postnatal depression. Rosa centifolia increases the elasticity and strengths the integrity of vasculature. Therefore it prevents and treats varicosities and fluid retention, soothes the digestive tract in both mother and child and is an effective treatment for urinary tract infections associated with pregnancy.
PLEASE BE MINDFUL
There are no known contraindications for raspberry leaf when used in the third trimester at an appropriate dose. An exception being if previous labour(s) have been really fast. Then it’s best avoided. Most women do not experience any side effects from taking raspberry leaf tea, however the following side effects are possible:
- Nausea
- Loose stools
- Increase in Braxton Hicks contractions
Herbal infusions are considered food grade therapeutics and are generally safe to consume. Even though our blends are made using organic ingredients and formulated by our founder and naturopath, the information provided is not intended to diagnose in any way. We recommend consulting your Primary Healthcare Professional such as your GP, Naturopath or Herbalist, if you are unsure, have any underlying health conditions or are on pharmaceutical medication, as they can advise on what’s right for you.
Explore our collection to see all nursing + pregnancy tea blends.
Our purpose is to sustain nature to experience wellness, which we live by each day through our Sustainability Model.
Certified Organic practices are foundational to our operations. As an Australian Certified Organic (ACO) company, we maintain 100% traceability. Detailed batch tracking maintains full transparency from crop to cup to ensure authenticity and trust. This guarantees our products are 100% chemical free, additive free, environmentally friendly, and non-GMO.
Sustainability and environmental stewardship are at the centre of all we do, and drives our commitment to offering reusable, recyclable and compostable packaging options. This commitment also extends to include our shipping materials.
In general, yes, raspberry leaf tea is considered safe during pregnancy. It was historically used for support through late pregnancy and labour. We recommending enjoying the blend's herbaceous floral flavour during the 3rd trimester and in the weeks post birth.
As benefits may take several weeks to accumulate in the body and take effect, we recommend starting in the 3rd trimester around 8 weeks before birth. Please consult your health care professional for advice.
We suggest to start drinking 1 cup per day and then gradually increase this to 3 to 4 cups per day. This nutrient-rich herb should be continued for 2 – 12 weeks postnatally to potentially assist with reducing blood loss, toning the uterus back to normal size, supporting the nervous and immune systems, assisting breast milk production and the many other wonderful associated benefits.
Raspberry leaf is traditionally used in late pregnancy to support the uterus in preparation for labour. However, there is not currently strong evidence that drinking raspberry leaf tea reliably induces labour. It is best viewed as a traditional preparation for late pregnancy rather than a method of inducing labour.
Yes. Raspberry leaf tea has traditionally been continued after birth as part of postnatal care. We suggest continuing Mother Nature Raspberry Leaf Tea for 4–8 weeks postpartum, subject to individual advice from your healthcare professional.
Raspberry leaf has traditionally been used during the postnatal period, including by breastfeeding mothers. As this blend also contains nettle, shatavari and rose, we recommend discussing regular use with your midwife, lactation consultant, naturopath or other qualified healthcare professional. You might also be interested in our Mother Nurture Tea for breastfeeding.
We recommend professional guidance if you have a high-risk pregnancy, are taking pharmaceutical medication or have an underlying health condition. It is also best avoided if you have previously experienced very rapid labour, as noted in our product guidance.
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Mary –
Just had my second child. This tea is not only delicious, but I actually had the feeling that it really helped me calm my nerves.
Mira –
finally a certified organic brand that can be trusted. thank you
Rita –
tried different ones and this one tasted best
Clare –
Beautifully packaged, excited to drink everyday during my third trimester
sharniebluhm –
I purchased this tea as I am in my third trimester and it is absolutely gorgeous and it tastes great. Being heavily pregnant and having a toddler as well, I have greatly appreciated this tea. It is my little time out and the rose petals and packaging definitely add to the feeling that it’s a little gift to yourself.
Sophie –
I drank this raspberry leaf tea blend at the end of my third trimester for about five weeks (I drank cheap not so nice raspberry leaf tea beforehand) and not only is it absolutely delicious but I truly believe it helped with my labour. As a first time mother my active labour time was only four hours long! I have been drinking religiously the weeks following and I feel like it has also helped postpartum with the healing and breastfeeding. I recommend this tea to all third trimester mothers!
Sheeling –
Such an amazing and nourishing tea. Yummy!
Alex –
This tea is beautiful. I drank a plain, grocery store raspberry tea my last pregnancy and I really missed feeling like I had a special cup of tea. I love the rose petals in this tea – makes me feel like I’m still treating myself, while still nourishing my body and getting ready for birth! I also have much more confidence in the quality of ingredients with OM than I did with cheaper, store brands.
shellywhitford89 –
Love this tea! I have been drinking for 4 weeks of 3rd trimester so far, feel great after, sleeping better, settled stomach and moods. Hoping it assists with labour last one was very long! 🙂