Beavida's Tea for Fertility: Meet Baby Bloom
Trying for a baby.
Three little words that can describe anything from an exciting new chapter to months of calendars, questions, waiting and wondering why suddenly everyone around you appears to be pregnant.
Welcome to Baby Bloom.
Our tea for fertility collection is inspired by the trying-to-conceive stage of life (and what happens afterwards). It brings together loose leaf herbal infusions made with carefully selected botanicals, distinctive flavours and the simple pleasure of putting the kettle on.
But let's get something important out of the way first.
Our fertility tea does not make you more fertile.
It does not stimulate ovulation, balance reproductive hormones, improve egg quality or your chances of becoming pregnant. Beavida teas are foods, not fertility treatments or medicines.
So why call it fertility tea?
Because it is a useful way of describing the life stage that inspired the collection and helps people looking for teas associated with their trying-to-conceive routine find us.
Baby Bloom is about the ritual, not a reproductive promise.
Fertility Is Complicated
Human reproduction has never been particularly interested in following a convenient timetable.
For pregnancy to occur naturally, several biological processes have to come together. An egg needs to be released, sperm needs to reach and fertilise it, and the fertilised egg then needs to implant in the uterus.
There are many factors that can influence fertility, and they can relate to either partner or sometimes remain unexplained.
Age can be an important factor, particularly for female fertility. Medical conditions, reproductive health, medicines and lifestyle factors may also be relevant depending on the individual.
That means fertility is not something that can sensibly be reduced to one food, supplement, herb or cup of tea.
Despite what certain corners of the internet may tell you.
What Is Fertility Tea?
There is no official category of tea called fertility tea.
The term is commonly used online for herbal blends marketed towards people who are trying to conceive. Depending on the product, these blends can contain ingredients such as raspberry leaf, nettle, rooibos and various other botanicals.
Their presence in a blend does not mean that the finished tea increases fertility.
Plants have long histories of traditional use, and researchers continue to investigate botanical ingredients in many different areas of human health. However, research involving an isolated substance, extract or specific preparation cannot automatically be applied to an ordinary cup of herbal tea.
Likewise, traditional use is not the same thing as clinical evidence.
That distinction matters.
At Beavida, we would rather tell you exactly what is in your cup than suggest it possesses mysterious baby-making powers.
Meet Baby Bloom
Baby Bloom is our collection inspired by the trying-to-conceive chapter and the changes that occur once the next chapter starts.
Each blend combines botanical ingredients to create its own flavour and aroma. Depending on the tea (e.g. Love is in the Air) you choose, that might mean floral notes, fruit, warming spices or something fresh and herbal.
You can find the complete ingredient list, preparation instructions and other important information on each individual product page.
Then choose according to the criterion that is too often forgotten in the world of functional-looking teas:
Do you actually fancy drinking it?
Because there is little point filling your cupboard with a tea you cannot stand simply because somebody on the internet gave one of its ingredients an impressive reputation.
Can Herbal Tea Improve Fertility?
This is one of the big questions behind searches for tea for fertility.
It is also where we need to separate interesting research from commercial promises.
Individual plants and their components are studied scientifically for many reasons. You may therefore encounter studies examining particular botanicals in relation to reproductive processes.
That does not mean drinking a herbal infusion containing those plants has been demonstrated to increase your likelihood of becoming pregnant.
It is particularly important to look at what researchers actually studied. Was it tea? Was it a concentrated extract? How much was administered? Was the research conducted in humans, animals or cells? How many people participated? Was the result replicated?
These details are considerably less exciting than a headline announcing that researchers have discovered the "ultimate fertility herb".
They are also rather important. If you are interested in the relationship between herbal tea and fertility, our blog is the better place to explore the research in detail.
Trying to Conceive and Herbal Ingredients
Trying for a baby can also change how you think about ingredients.
Something being "natural" does not automatically make it appropriate for everyone or at every stage of life.
Herbs contain naturally occurring substances. Some botanicals may interact with medicines, and certain ingredients may not be appropriate when trying to conceive, during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
This is particularly important because you may become pregnant before you know that you are.
Always check the complete ingredients of your chosen tea rather than assuming that anything sold as herbal tea is automatically suitable.
If you are trying to conceive, taking medication, undergoing fertility treatment or have a medical condition, discuss herbal products with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
And once you become pregnant, check again.
Your circumstances have changed, so what belongs in your cup may need to change too.
Fertility Is About More Than One Person
Fertility marketing has an unfortunate habit of putting an enormous amount of responsibility onto women.
Reality is less convenient for the marketing department.
When two people are trying to conceive, fertility factors can relate to either partner. Male reproductive factors can be relevant too, as can combinations of factors affecting both people.
So while Baby Bloom sits within Beavida's wider collection created primarily with women in mind, we are not going to pretend conception is solely one person's biological project.
Nor are we going to suggest that somebody simply needs to find the right herb and try harder.
Sometimes conception happens quickly. Sometimes it takes longer. Sometimes medical investigation or fertility treatment becomes part of the story.
Every route is personal.
Your Trying-to-Conceive Routine
Trying to conceive can introduce a surprising amount of admin into something that is supposed to be extremely natural.
Cycle tracking. Ovulation. Appointments. Dates. Apps. Pregnancy tests. Waiting. More waiting.
And possibly wondering whether you are imagining every sensation your body produces.
Making tea will not determine the outcome.
But if you enjoy tea, brewing a favourite blend can simply be part of your everyday routine while all of this is happening.
Scoop your loose leaf tea. Add water according to the preparation instructions. Let it steep. Put your phone down for a moment if you fancy it.
No affirmations required.
When Should You Seek Fertility Advice?
If you are concerned about your fertility or how long it is taking to conceive, professional medical advice is much more useful than attempting to diagnose the problem through Google, social media or the contents of your tea cupboard.
When it is appropriate to seek advice can depend on factors including age, medical history and individual circumstances.
You may also have reasons to speak with a healthcare professional earlier, for example if you already know about a condition that could affect fertility or have concerns about your menstrual cycle.
If something worries you, ask.
You do not need permission from a tea company to take your reproductive health seriously.
Would You Like to Find Out More About Fertility, Trying to Conceive and Tea?
Trying to conceive generates approximately nine million questions before breakfast.
The Beavida Journal is where we can explore some of them properly. No miracle babies. No magical herbs. Just approachable information about fertility, reproductive health, herbal tea and the research behind the things you keep seeing online.
Natural Remedies for Fertility: What Does the Science Actually Say?
Raspberry leaf, rooibos, nettle and countless other botanicals appear in conversations about fertility. But which claims come from traditional use, which have actually been investigated and what can those studies really tell us?
Our guide looks at fertility tea without turning preliminary research into pregnancy promises.
→ Read our guide to natural remedies and the evidence
Trying to Conceive: Understanding Ovulation and Your Fertile Window
Ovulation tests, cycle apps, cervical mucus and fertile windows can make trying for a baby feel suspiciously like studying for an exam.
Our guide explains the basics of ovulation, the fertile window and why predicting the exact day of ovulation is not always as straightforward as an app notification suggests.
→ Read our guide to ovulation and the fertile window
Fertility Myths We Really Need to Talk About
Can a particular food make you pregnant? Does putting your legs in the air help? Is stress the reason you have not conceived yet?
Fertility attracts an extraordinary collection of myths. We take a closer look at some of the big ones and separate useful information from things your cousin's friend's yoga teacher swears by.
→ Explore common fertility myths
Herbal Tea During Pregnancy: What Should You Know?
Pregnancy can suddenly make the ingredient list on everything look considerably more interesting. And herbal tea is no exception.
Our guide explores herbal tea during pregnancy, why the individual botanicals in your cup matter, which ingredients deserve extra attention and why "natural" does not automatically mean suitable during pregnancy.
→ Read our guide to herbal tea during pregnancy
Can What I Eat Affect My Breast Milk?
Suddenly everyone has an opinion about what breastfeeding parents should and should not eat. But how much does your diet actually influence your breast milk?
Our guide explores how food and drink relate to breast milk, whether certain foods need to be avoided and when concerns about your diet, milk supply or your baby's reactions are worth discussing with a healthcare professional.
→ Read our guide to diet and breastfeeding