Raspberry Leaf and Previous C-Section (?)

steph1505 · Feb 20th, 2012, 12:11 PM

Hey ladies

Has anyone heard that u shouldn't take Raspberry Leaf Tea or the capsules if you had a previous c-section? I was all ready to start taking mine until I read somewhere on the good old internet that it can weaken the scar! But then another article said it can be really beneficial for girls looking to achieve a VBAC

I dont see my midwife for another few weeks so just wondered if anyone had been told anything by their midwife regarding this??

xxxx

caz81 · Feb 20th, 2012, 12:40 PM

I was planning a VBAC and my midwife told me not to take raspberry leaf tea at all

Bee70 · Feb 20th, 2012, 12:40 PM

not been told anything. i've been taking it though. i think the problem with it is that it stresses the uterus, causing BHs and strengthening the muscles, which can stress the scar - it would only be a problem if the scar was going to rupture anyway though, cause it doesnt do anywhere near as much as actual labour does!
i figured the benefit outweighs the risk, as really dont want a c-section, and they wont induce me. got an appointment at 40+4 to book section, so need to have given birth before then!

AdrienMarie · Feb 20th, 2012, 12:41 PM

I heard that you shouldn't, because it CAN cause strong contractions which could possibly rupture your uterus (after it having been cut open before)...however, that's just something I heard...lol...your midwife would definately be more knowledgeable than me!!

tkeith8109 · Feb 20th, 2012, 13:07 PM

I am actually wanting to talk to my doctor about a vbac, I'm 29 weeks and I had a rough first labor. I had a failed induction and would like to know if you could answer a few questions, I don't have my next dr appointment for another 3 weeks and they are supposed to be scheduling my section in the next week or so. If I can chat with you about a vbac please let me know and I'll send you a personal message.

steph1505 · Feb 20th, 2012, 13:52 PM

Aah! There is so much conflicting information out there!!

Tkeith - of course u can PM me! I dont know how much help il be but i can certainly try answer ur questions!!

Bee - thats wot i was thinking, do the benefits outweigh the risks?!

Xxxxx

modo · Feb 20th, 2012, 14:05 PM

Stalking. I am trying for a VBAC.

steph1505 · Feb 20th, 2012, 14:39 PM

Im gonna go ask the girls on the VBAC support thread! I'll let uz know what they say :-) xxx

stepmummy · Feb 20th, 2012, 14:42 PM

I wasn't sure either, so I asked my MW (and took the tablets along to show her) and she said it's fine from 37 weeks. Never can be too sure with all this conflicting advice! Let us know what you find out

stepmummy · Feb 20th, 2012, 14:43 PM

p.s. I'm also hoping for a VBAc after en elective section due to breech baby last time

Feb 20th, 2012, 12:11 PM	#1
steph1505 Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Paisley Posts: 2,194	Raspberry Leaf and Previous C-Section (?) Hey ladies Has anyone heard that u shouldn't take Raspberry Leaf Tea or the capsules if you had a previous c-section? I was all ready to start taking mine until I read somewhere on the good old internet that it can weaken the scar! But then another article said it can be really beneficial for girls looking to achieve a VBAC I dont see my midwife for another few weeks so just wondered if anyone had been told anything by their midwife regarding this?? xxxx

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Feb 20th, 2012, 12:40 PM	#2
caz81 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,317	I was planning a VBAC and my midwife told me not to take raspberry leaf tea at all

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Feb 20th, 2012, 12:40 PM	#3
Bee70 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 722	not been told anything. i've been taking it though. i think the problem with it is that it stresses the uterus, causing BHs and strengthening the muscles, which can stress the scar - it would only be a problem if the scar was going to rupture anyway though, cause it doesnt do anywhere near as much as actual labour does! i figured the benefit outweighs the risk, as really dont want a c-section, and they wont induce me. got an appointment at 40+4 to book section, so need to have given birth before then!

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Feb 20th, 2012, 12:41 PM	#4
AdrienMarie Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 180	I heard that you shouldn't, because it CAN cause strong contractions which could possibly rupture your uterus (after it having been cut open before)...however, that's just something I heard...lol...your midwife would definately be more knowledgeable than me!!

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Feb 20th, 2012, 13:07 PM	#5
tkeith8109 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 422	I am actually wanting to talk to my doctor about a vbac, I'm 29 weeks and I had a rough first labor. I had a failed induction and would like to know if you could answer a few questions, I don't have my next dr appointment for another 3 weeks and they are supposed to be scheduling my section in the next week or so. If I can chat with you about a vbac please let me know and I'll send you a personal message.

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Feb 20th, 2012, 13:52 PM	#6
steph1505 Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Paisley Posts: 2,194	Aah! There is so much conflicting information out there!! Tkeith - of course u can PM me! I dont know how much help il be but i can certainly try answer ur questions!! Bee - thats wot i was thinking, do the benefits outweigh the risks?! Xxxxx

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Feb 20th, 2012, 14:05 PM	#7
modo Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greater London Posts: 4,157	Stalking. I am trying for a VBAC.

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Feb 20th, 2012, 14:39 PM	#8
steph1505 Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Paisley Posts: 2,194	Im gonna go ask the girls on the VBAC support thread! I'll let uz know what they say :-) xxx

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Feb 20th, 2012, 14:42 PM	#9
stepmummy Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,439	I wasn't sure either, so I asked my MW (and took the tablets along to show her) and she said it's fine from 37 weeks. Never can be too sure with all this conflicting advice! Let us know what you find out

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Feb 20th, 2012, 14:43 PM	#10
stepmummy Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,439	p.s. I'm also hoping for a VBAc after en elective section due to breech baby last time

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