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Last Updated on February 4, 2025 by Kiersten James, BS, RN

Learn how to make a traditional NORA tea blend to naturally support fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum health.

NORA tea

NORA tea holds a special place in my heart. It’s at the very top of my list of home remedies I’m very passionate about (followed closely by Amish cough syrup and homemade calendula salve for winter eczema issues).

Pregnancy demands an incredible amount of energy and nutrition from a mother’s body. Simply eating enough won’t cut it…I’m talking about deep, cellular nutrition capable of supporting both the mother and growing baby.

I’m prone to difficult pregnancies so for me, NORA tea is my saving grace. No matter how bad the morning sickness ever gets, I am always able to sip and retain the nutrients from the tea.

What is NORA Tea?

NORA tea is a traditional home remedy used by midwives to strengthen the uterus, balance hormones, and provide essential vitamins and minerals.

Each herb plays a unique role in strengthening the uterus, preventing complications, and replacing nutrient depletions. It truly is the perfect natural pregnancy tonic.

The name “NORA” is an acronym for Nettles, Oatstraw, Red Raspberry Leaf, and Alfalfa. I also add Rose Hips to my tea for an extra boost of Vitamin C.

NORA Tea Ingredients

NORA tea

Nettles: A Pregnancy Superfood

  • Loaded with iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. These are essential for preventing leg cramps, improving sleep, and supporting baby’s development.
  • Boosts blood volume and prevents anemia thereby reducing the risk of postpartum hemorrhage.
  • Supports kidney function which helps prevent swelling and water retention in the third trimester.

Oatstraw: Nervous System Support and Hormone Balance

  • Rich in silica, calcium, and magnesium. These are key minerals for strong bones, healthy nerves, and balanced hormones.
  • Supports digestion. Settles the stomach to soothe nausea and heartburn which is very common throughout pregnancy.
  • Prevents third trimester varicose veins and hemorrhoids by strengthening blood vessels.

Red Raspberry Leaf: Uterine Strengthener

  • Tones the uterus, making contractions more effective during labor.
  • Reduces excessive bleeding in the immediate postpartum by supporting blood vessel integrity.
  • Alleviates nausea and an unsettled stomach.

Alfalfa: Blood Builder and Detoxifier

  • Rich in vitamin K. This helps with blood clotting and prevents excessive bleeding after birth.
  • Supports digestion and balances blood sugar reducing the risk of gestational diabetes in the second and third trimesters.
  • Provides trace minerals that support milk supply in postpartum recovery.

How to Make NORA Tea

I begin brewing NORA tea around 16 weeks with each pregnancy and continue its use until I stop breastfeeding – the trend so far has been to wean between 20 and 30 months.

This NORA tea recipe is scaled to allow you to brew larger batches at a time. When using, I brew one quart to steep overnight so that it’s always ready for me in the morning.

It’s one less thing for me to think about and if nausea gets the best of me (as it often does), I can just sip the tea throughout the day in place of eating full meals.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup nettles
  • 1 cup oatstraw
  • 1 cup red raspberry leaf
  • 1 cup alfalfa
  • 1 cup dried rose hips

Combine all herbs in a glass jar large enough to accommodate the mixture. Mix gently until evenly distributed. Store with an air-tight lid at room temperature. I keep mine right on the kitchen counter so I don’t forget to make the next batch before bed.

Herbal Infusion Instructions:

  1. Add 1/4 cup of dried NORA tea blend to a quart-sized mason jar.
  2. Boil 4 cups of water and pour over the herbs.
  3. Cover with the jar with a finger-tight lid or clean tea towel secured with a rubber band. Steep the herbs overnight (at least 8 hours) for maximum nutrient extraction.
  4. In the morning, strain the herbs. Depending on how you feel, you can enjoy NORA tea warm or cold from the refrigerator. Because I generally spend most of the 9 months nauseated, I prefer it cold.
  5. Sweeten with honey, if desired.
NORA tea

How and When to Drink NORA Tea

For Fertility Support: Drink 1 to 2 cups daily for 3 to 6 months before conception to nourish and prepare the body.

For Pregnancy: Begin drinking after 16 weeks, starting with 1 cup per day and gradually increasing to 1 quart per day. By week 25, I drink a quart per day until delivery.

For Postpartum Recovery: Continue drinking 1 quart per day to replenish minerals, prevent postpartum depletion, and support breastfeeding. After 4 months, I drink one quart every other day until weaning.

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NORA Tea

NORA Tea

Yield: 1 quart
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Herbal Infusion Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes

Learn how to make a traditional NORA tea blend to naturally support fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum health.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup nettles
  • 1 cup oatstraw
  • 1 cup red raspberry leaf
  • 1 cup alfalfa
  • 1 cup dried rose hips

Instructions

  1. Combine all herbs in a glass jar large enough to accommodate the mixture. Mix gently until evenly distributed. Store with an air-tight lid at room temperature. I keep mine right on the kitchen counter so I don't forget to make the next batch before bed.
  2. To brew: Add 1/4 cup of dried NORA tea blend to a quart-sized mason jar.
  3. Boil 4 cups of water and pour over the herbs.
  4. Cover the jar with a finger-tight lid or clean tea towel secured with a rubber band. Steep the herbs overnight (at least 8 hours) for maximum nutrient extraction.
  5. In the morning, strain the herbs from the tea.
  6. Sweeten with honey, if desired.

Notes

Depending on how you feel, you can enjoy NORA tea warm or cold from the refrigerator. Because I generally spend most of the 9 months nauseated, I prefer it cold.

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