Herbal teas have been used by midwives throughout history to help with some symptoms associated with pregnancy and labor.
 
Raspberry leaf has been used to improve labor and prevent excessive bleeding after childbirth.
The fragarine compound found in red raspberry leaves is known to help strengthen, tone, and tighten muscles in the pelvic area, including the walls of your uterus.
Red raspberry leaves, contain vitamin B6 which ia a fighter of all things PMS, including mood changes and irritability. B6 binds to estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone to balance them.
 
Nettle leaf is a great reproductive herb, especially for women. It helps rid the body of toxic estrogens that have entered from outside sources such as plastics and pesticides with high iron and calcium contents, as well as an excellent source of folic acid.
Nettle strengthens the kidneys and adrenals as well.
 
Rich in both calcium and magnesium, it's thought by herbalists and midwives that oatstraw can be particularly valuable for pregnant women. It's a deeply nourishing herb and one of the best herbs for nervous system support, helping to promote relaxed nerves and muscle functioning. Just a cup contains ample amounts of calcium, magnesium, and silica, a trace mineral that promotes collagen production. Oatstraw strengthens the nerves, calms the body, strengthens the blood, stabilizes moods, strengthens digestion, sooths the stomach, balances the endocrine system, supports the skeletal system due to its abundance of bio-available calcium, magnesium, and silica, and calms the central nervous system, also benefits the hair, skin, and nails.
 
Ginger is beneficial for the thyroid, insulin levels, and lowering testosterone. Its anti-inflammatory actions also help keep hormones balanced, ginger also eases nausea and vomiting in some pregnant women.
 
It’s recommended to limit your intake to 1 cup per day if you choose to consume it earlier in pregnancy.
The main risk of drinking nettle tea during pregnancy seems to be that it could potentially stimulate your uterus and cause contractions.
It's always a great idea to check with a doctor before consuming herbal tea while pregnant.