Raspberry leaf capsules

[kirstybumx3]

Today I purchased some raspberry leaf capsules from Holland and Barrett..
However there are no 'instructions' for pregnancy on the tub, I never expected there to be really, I think I was just hoping.
So now im a bit stuck.. it just says take 1 to 6 capsules a day...

So, im 31 weeks on Monday, and want to start taking them from then..
how many should I take and how often?
and when should I up them?

thanks in advance

 

[Mrsmac02]

I'm no expert but I've heard ladies say on b&b you build it up - start with 2/3 a day with meals then build up to the max within a few weeks.

Interested to hear what others say as I'm intending on taking them myself in a few weeks xx

 

[familygirl30]

I'm wanting to start on these,I'm just over 34 weeks but I need to see if they r safe to use while on blood thinning injections

 

[kirstybumx3]

ive just taken one.. I think ill start on 2 a day for a while then work my way up everywhere I research says different so I guess it doesn't really matter, I dunno x

 

[Tryingbabyno1]

I've been wondering the same thing x

 

[080509]

No expert but i had the tea from 35 weeks, about 2 cups a day, then at 37 weeks 3 cups a day. Once i was in labour he was born within 2 hours, so will be doing the same again!

 

[suffolksazzle]

What does the RLC do?? Do you think it will be safe to take with pregnancy vitamins as I'm still taking them x

 

[mspotter]

Are they the 400mg ones? If so i took them last time and have a stash ready for this time too.
I took 1 capsule 3 times a day from 32wks them at 35wks upped it to 2 capsules 3 times a day. Im planning on doing the same this time.
I cant comment on labour without using it as i'v never done it but i had a pretty short labour with no pain relief last time, if its similar this time i'l be quite happy so i'm trying to do exactly the same!

 

[misshastings]

Yep I'm taking the same h&b ones.

I started off at 34 weeks taking 1 three times a day (morning, lunch and evening). Then from 35 weeks taking four tablets a day (2 in the morning, 1 at lunch, 1 in the evening), Then from 36 weeks taking 5 tablets... (2 in the morning, 2 at lunch, 1 in the evening) and finally from 37 weeks i will be taking 6 tablets a day (2 in the morning, 2 at lunch and 2 in the evening).

My midwife advised this as it gets it into your system and builds it up well before 37 weeks... then from 37 weeks just continue the 6 a day until baby gets here, infact midwife advised me to keep taking them after baby gets here as can help with pp bleeding etc.

x

 

[J22]

Just stalking...I've got the same capsules and was going to post this week to ask! x

 

[MrsTurner2012]

This is a good thread to read

https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/p...eaf-tea-rlt-evening-primrose-oil-epo-faq.html

 

[kirstybumx3]

They apparently tone the uterus ready for childbirth suffolksazzle
I think anyway!
worth a try I guess, anything to try make labour a little easier/shorter..
im going to continue to take them afterwards too as a friend used them and said she is sure they helped her uterus go back to size quicker after pregnancy.. shes so slim and toned again 4 months after baby! x

thank u for replies all x