All herbal teas are allowed, or almost
Good news for all breastfeeding mothers: herbal teas are an excellent alternative to your daily tea or coffee.
Theine and caffeine pass into breast milk. They may make your baby nervous if you consume them in large quantities. Herbal teas have the advantage of promoting good hydration, which is essential when breastfeeding.
Some plants, such as sage or raspberry leaf, are nevertheless not recommended, as they are thought to act on the uterus. Conversely, other active ingredients may promote milk let-down.
Herbal tea and breastfeeding: which plants promote lactation?
Although few scientific studies confirm this, many plants are thought to have galactagogue properties, meaning they promote milk production.
There are many breastfeeding herbal teas on the market. You can drink them throughout breastfeeding, at any time of day, without overdoing it, of course.
Would you prefer to make your own herbal tea? Do not hesitate to consult a herbalist or naturopath. They will be able to advise you on quality organic plants, such as:
- fenugreek
- anise
- fennel
- hops
- caraway, etc.
Addressing the causes of reduced breast milk production
Herbal tea and breastfeeding are not only combined to boost lactation. Certain factors can sometimes be responsible for reduced breast milk production:
- stress
- anxiety
- difficult digestion
- fatigue
In this case, drinking a herbal tea that acts on these causes can be a double-action solution: helping both mother and baby. The active ingredients in verbena, chamomile or fennel, for example, are found in breast milk.
Giving yourself a moment of relaxation and pleasure while soothing your little one’s colic is what we call killing two birds with one stone!
The taste of our 100% organic infusions during breastfeeding
How about trying an original blend of organic Kusmi spices made in Normandy? Only Spices contains everything you need to feel good during breastfeeding. Cinnamon, anise, ginger, liquorice and fennel are expertly blended for an explosion of flavour. All without theine: an infusion to drink hot or iced, according to your preference! Discover the other organic infusions in our range, as well as our rooibos.