2 Pregnancy Safe Herbs for Digestive Support
Bloat, indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux, gas, nausea — these common digestive issues aren’t enjoyable for anyone, but add being pregnant or newly postpartum to the mix and it can become downright miserable!
So what can you do, mama?
Drink tea, of course!
Herbal tea has been traditionally used in many cultures across the world to gently and effectively offer relief from common pregnancy related digestive issues.
Some of our favorite pregnancy-safe digestive supporting botanicals are ginger root and marshmallow root, which we will explore further in this article.
We are excited to share the launch of our new holiday-inspired herbal tea blend — Blessed Belly — that is perfect for all of your digestive woes.
This festively flavored digestive aid tea features a synergistic blend of organic herbs and warming seasonal spices like ginger, marshmallow root, nettle leaf, cinnamon, rooibos and orange peel. It’s the perfect blend to cozy up with on a cool fall day or wintry evening!
If herbal tea isn’t your thing, or if you want an added digestive boost, be sure to try our Prenatal Digestive Bitters.
2 Pregnancy Safe Herbs for Digestive Support
Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale)
We love ginger root for ALL things pregnancy digestion. This ancient herb is rich in phenolic compounds, which have been studied to show ginger’s antinausea, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, among others.
Ginger can help with pregnancy nausea, morning sickness and acid reflux. The compounds in ginger root can also help soothe an inflamed digestive tract, ease gastric contractions and prevent acid from coming back up into the esophagus.
It’s generally considered safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis)
Marshmallow root soothes and coats the intestinal lining and can even help reduce or prevent heartburn, stomach ulcer symptoms, diarrhea, constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
It’s even been studied to act as a natural cough remedy and to soothe sore throats by reducing inflammation and irritation. Considered a galactogogue, marshmallow root is even beneficial for breastfeeding women to help increase milk supply.
With usage dating back to ancient Greek and Egyptian times, this herb is generally considered safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding in food amounts or teas/tinctures.
Our Seasonal Digestive Support Tea
Each ingredient in our Blessed Belly is carefully selected to work together in harmony with each other — creating a digestive support team of herbs.
Nettle brings nutritive support. Nettle leaf is prized as a mineral-rich, nutritive botanical — a gentle source of iron, calcium, magnesium and vitamins that many women reach for during pregnancy and postpartum to support energy and recovery.
Orange peel and rooibos help those nutrients do more. Citrus peel supplies vitamin C and bioflavonoids, which can help the body absorb plant-based iron, while rooibos adds antioxidant compounds and a soothing, caffeine-free base that makes the blend gentle for all-day sipping.
Marshmallow root protects and soothes the gut. Its mucilage coats and calms irritated mucous membranes so the stomach and small intestine feel less raw — a kinder environment that helps digestion and improves tolerance of nutrient-rich foods and herbal infusions.
Ginger keeps things moving (comfortably). Ginger eases nausea and promotes healthy gut motility, so food and fluids transit smoothly and the body can actually absorb nutrients instead of holding on to discomfort.
Cinnamon and cardamom smooth the experience. These warming spices are classic carminatives — they reduce gas and bloating, help stimulate mild digestive secretions, and make the tea delicious so people actually want to drink it regularly.
Our caffeine free herbal blend is intentional but gentle — it’s formulated for culinary use (tea spoonfuls and occasional full steeps), not high-dose therapeutic use. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should check with their prenatal care provider if they have iron-related medical advice, take blood thinners, or have any specific conditions.
Although we’ve hand-selected herbs that are safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding, our Blessed Belly tea and its nourishing benefits can be enjoyed by anyone this season!
Shop this limited edition holiday tea here, or share it with a mama or friend in need this season.
Holiday Digestive Tea Latte Recipe
With that said, we’ve got a real treat for you! To spice up your Blessed Belly tea, try this quick and tasty holiday digestive tea latte recipe at home!
INGREDIENTS
2-3 tablespoon Blessed Belly loose leaf tea
8 oz hot water
1/4 cup milk of choice
1-2 tsp raw honey or maple syrup
DIRECTIONS
Combine your water and loose leaf tea in a small pot or saucepan, prepare using the full steep instructions on the bag
Warm and froth your milk of choice, adding sweetener to fully combine
Strain your tea leaves out, transferring tea to a mug.
Add your warmed & frothed milk to your tea, cozy up and enjoy!
* If you don’t have a frother, you can simply add your strained tea, sweetener and warmed milk into a vitamix/blender and blend together or use an immersion blender to combine.
Conclusion
Genesis 1:26 says “Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”
He designed everything with a purpose and we truly believe that as part of this God gave us all of the plants on earth to use for our benefit and wellbeing. That’s why we named this blend “Blessed Belly” — we truly hope it is a blessing to any mama in need.
Seasons blessings from our family to you and yours!
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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