Perimenopause can be signified by feeling 'flat' and down. It's extremely common to feel exhausted as your hormone levels change. A decline in progesterone and estrogen causes hair follicles to loosen. It can be a huge issue, but modern shampoos, diet and HRT can help. When oestrogen levels drop, cortisol levels can rise which results in higher levels of stress, and can also raise blood pressure and blood sugar. All of which can cause muscle tension. If your nights and days blur into one, let this carefully balanced blend of calming herbs soothe your soul. With natural, organic botanicals that have been used for millennia to support sleep, it really is a hug in a mug. Menopause affects everyone differently, and as a result, the range and severity of symptoms vary for each person going through perimenopause. No one's journey will be the same.

Many of the symptoms of menopause can contribute to the loss of confidence. But equally changes to your family situation, life events, relationships and work, can also have an impact. of women suffer increased anxiety during menopause and it can be debilitating - don't think it's just your mental health though, HRT can help. The main things you need to think about when curating your birth preferences are where you would like to have your baby, who you would like to be with you during labour and birth (choose wisely!), what positions you would like to use and what pain relief you would like to use. So as we head into the perimenopause, fluctuating hormones cause our joints to hold less water, which they need to work properly, which results in inflammation and pain. Having said this, it is so important to be aware of your choice in labour and birth, and to have a detailed discussion prior to your birth so that you know what your options are. There is no evidence to suggest birth plans directly improve the labour and birth experience. However if you are well informed, you will feel calm, in control and empowered. It is also helpful to have this written down in whatever format you choose so that your care provider is aware of your choices, as well as your birth partner so they can advocate for you as best they can. This improves communication between you and your care provider, which supports a trusting relationship and again thus improving your overall experience.

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We recommend having up to 3-4 cups a day. Combine this with pumping to establish your milk supply. NHS guidelines recommend a maximum 4 cups of any one herbal tea a day. *The impact of natural herbs will vary person to person. This can be caused by changes to hormones, which lessens the amount of saliva you produce. Saliva helps you to chew, taste, and enjoy your food. Ageing can also affect your sense of taste, as it takes longer for taste buds to regenerate as you age, so you have less to taste with. A carefully balanced blend of natural ingredients, linked to easing stress, promoting sleep and calm Our award-winning breastfeeding support tea is designed with new mums in mind. A carefully blended brew of organic herbs that have been used for millennia to naturally support lactation. It’s estimated that a quarter of women in their forties and 15% of women aged 50 or older suffer from problem skin. So just like during puberty, hormonal fluctuations are mainly to blame.

Again it is worth cutting down on caffeine, and carbonated drinks as they can irritate the bladder. Completely caffeine-free - suitable for low caffeine diets including breastfeeding and menopause (unfortunately not recommended for pregnancy)You should look to reduce salt in your diet, and aim to increase potassium. Alongside reducing stress this can really help. The white tea that we use as the base of this blend, means it has c. 90mg per cup. This is lower than a filter coffee which has c. 140mg per cup. But it is higher than a cup of builder's tea (75mg). It is safe to have when pregnant or breastfeeding, as NHS guidelines are that you should limit caffeine to 200mg per day. Just be aware that you shouldn't have more than 2 cups of this tea a day. And also just be aware that chocolate and soft drinks also have some caffeine in them. There's a great caffeine calculator to help you monitor caffeine intake, made by Tommy's Women disproportionately suffer with insomnia and this only gets worse during menopause. Don't have caffeinated drinks after lunch time, try to do gentle exercise daily and consider a strong bedtime routing - we like to include our sleepy Night Owl herbal tea. Low estrogen levels cause skin to thin a little and reduce blood circulation to nerve endings in your extremities - it is uncomfortable but has no larger significance. This happens because of the drop in oestrogen levels, which can cause some unpleasant side-effects, including irritability, stress, anxiety and forgetfulness.

Some research has suggested that the hormones which play a part in balancing our blood sugar levels, fluctuate during perimenopause affecting the body’s response to insulin, which can in turn lead to dizziness. Following on from the above, menopausal changes to our bodies can lead to a low mood. Researchers have also found that women entering the menopause can be more prone to seeing increases in levels of a brain protein — Monoamine Oxidase A — which is linked to depression. As well as ageing more generally, hormonal changes during the menopause can cause us to sometimes be more forgetful — and research has shown this to be true, with perimenopause affecting our cognition. Hot flushes at night time can cause night sweats, making this symptom the 2nd most reported issue in menopause.Your whole body, including your mouth, gets drier as your oestrogen levels drop. Bacteria love breeding in this parched environment, which can result in tooth decay and bleeding or receding gums