i’m really careful about what I put in my body, and i’ve been double careful now that i’m pregnat.  so as with any drug, please talk to your midwife or healthcare provider before taking any herbs.  Herbs are powerful things!

Herbs have been used to aid pregnancy for centuries (if
not longer!)  Here are some with a description of how they are helpful
so you can incorporate them into your regimen.

• Raspberry leaf can be used before, during, and after pregnancy.  It strengthens uterine muscles
  so they work more efficiently during labor and raspberry leaf
  tea has easily assimilated calcium and magnesium in it’s brew which
  helps relieve leg cramps. Rasperry Leaf is also high in iron, so it
  helps prevent anemia which is common in pregnancy, furthermore it soothes an upset stomach so it will help alleviate mild morning
  sickness. Taken after birth, it slows bleeding, helps the uterus
  regain tone, and increases breast milk.
• Nettle leaves are a storehouse of nutrition, with high iron
  and calcium contents, as well as an excellent source of folic
  acid, an essential nutrient during pregnancy. Nettle strengthens
  the kidneys and adrenals, while it relieves fluid retention. Because
  nettle also supports the vascular system, it can prevent varicose
  veins and hemorrhoids. Postpartum, it increases breast milk. Nettle
  tea has a rich, green taste and can be mixed with other herbs.
  Cooked nettle is a mineral-rich substitute for spinach and an
  excellent side dish with a dash of lemon juice and sesame seeds.
  Try substituting nettle in lasagna. Pick it fresh from spring
  until mid summer, but be sure to wear gloves to protect your skin.
  Its nickname is “stinging nettle,” but this sting disappears
  when cooked. Pick extra to freeze and have on hand for the winter
  months.
• Oats, another herb high in calcium and magnesium, builds healthy
  bones and nourishes the nervous system. This is the perfect herb
  to relieve nervous exhaustion and allow for relaxed rest when
  sleep is difficult. An easy way to incorporate the healing power
  of oats, and its high fiber content, is to eat oatmeal cereal
  in the morning, along with oatmeal bread. Oatstraw tea has a mild
  flavor that can be used alone or mixed with other herbs. And a
  warm oatmeal bath is not only relaxing, it softens skin and relieves
  the itch of a growing belly.
• Dandelion root tea increases digestion and promotes bile to
  relieve constipation. It is one of the best herbs for cleansing
  and strengthening the liver, our main detoxifying organ. The liver
  breaks down hormones no longer needed by the body after birth,
  and any drugs that may have been given at birth. Containing calcium
  and iron, roasted dandelion root’s coffee-like flavor, is
  an excellent morning beverage. Add a handful of the fresh leaves,
  high in vitamin A, to other greens in salads. Drink dandelion
  leaf tea if a diuretic is needed to relieve fluid retention. Because
  of its high potassium content, it does not deplete the body of
  this important mineral, as other diuretics are known to do.
• Alfalfa, with its deep root system, contains many essential
  nutrients including trace minerals, chlorophyll and vitamin K,
  a nutrient necessary for blood clotting. Many midwives advise
  drinking mild tasting alfalfa tea or taking alfalfa tablets during
  the last trimester of pregnancy to decrease postpartum bleeding
  or chance of hemorrhaging. Alfalfa also increases breast milk,
  as alfalfa hay is fed daily to milking goats and other dairy animals.