Red Raspberry Leaf

· Tones uterine muscles → more efficient labor, shorter pushing stage, fewer interventions

· Rich in iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamins A, C, E, B

· May ease nausea, leg cramps, constipation

Nettle

· High in iron, calcium, folic acid

· Strengthens kidneys & adrenals, reduces fluid retention

· Supports blood vessels → helps prevent varicose veins & hemorrhoids

· Postpartum: boosts milk production

Oatstraw

· Nutritive tonic (calcium, magnesium, silica, iron, B vitamins)

· Calms anxiety & stress (gentle nervine)

· Supports skin elasticity, uterine tissue, and baby’s bone development

Rosehip & Rose Petals

· Very high in vitamin C (immune, iron absorption, collagen)

· Antioxidants (lycopene, beta-carotene)

· Mild diuretic (helps edema), fiber (helps constipation)

Lemon Balm

· Calming: reduces anxiety, stress, improves sleep

· Eases indigestion, gas, bloating, mild nausea

· Note: Generally safe in small culinary amounts; check with provider for medicinal use

Peppermint

· Relieves nausea & morning sickness

· Reduces gas & bloating (carminative)

· Promotes relaxation; menthol vapors help sinus congestion

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