Pregnancy & Postpartum

Earth Mama Organic Milkmaid Tea

Fenugreek, fennel, milk thistle — 32 teabags

Why we picked it

The lactation tea Lissa actually drank. Organic, caffeine-free, and a warm ritual in the early weeks when most of the day is spent feeding someone else.

Who it may be useful for

Breastfeeding mothers who want a gentle, traditional support alongside plenty of water and rest.

Good to know

• Evidence for galactagogue herbs is mixed — the tea is a comfort as much as a supplement
• Fenugreek can affect blood sugar; mention it to your provider if you have diabetes

Educational only — please discuss with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before deciding whether it suits your circumstances.

KeaBabies Organic Nursing Pads

14 washable bamboo pads with a wash bag

Why we picked it

Reusable, soft, and they don't show through a shirt. Fourteen means a full rotation between washes, which is the number that actually matters.

Who it may be useful for

Anyone leaking through the disposables and tired of buying them.

Good to know

• Change them when damp — a wet pad against skin is how soreness starts
• Machine washable in the bag provided

Maternity Belly Support Band

Adjustable through growth

Why we picked it

This is the most-asked-about item in Lissa's inbox. It lifts some weight off the lower back and pelvis, and one band adjusts across both trimesters rather than needing replacing.

Who it may be useful for

Women in the second and third trimester experiencing lower back, hip or pelvic pressure.

Good to know

• Intended for a few hours at a time rather than all day
• It eases a symptom — a pelvic floor physiotherapist addresses the cause
• Sizing runs inconsistently; read the chart rather than the label

Educational only — please discuss with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before deciding whether it suits your circumstances.

Red Raspberry Leaf Tea

Organic, single ingredient

Why we picked it

A long tradition of use in the third trimester, and a warm caffeine-free ritual at the end of a long day. We'll be straight with you: the research on it is limited and mixed.

Who it may be useful for

Women in late pregnancy whose midwife or OB has said it's appropriate for them.

Good to know

• Evidence is currently limited and inconsistent
• Not for the first trimester — ask your provider when, and whether, to begin

Educational only — please discuss with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before deciding whether it suits your circumstances.