Raspberry Leaf Tea (RLT) & Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) FAQ

[Kyla]

Thanks. I did wonder as it is supposed to be much stronger. I'm sticking with EPO on its own.

 

[Seity]

Having another cup of RLT at the moment, so thought I'd bump this while I was at it.

 

[Kyla]

Bumping this up

 

[Mazzy17]

I was having a cup of RLT this morning at work and a couple of work colleagues are now joining me

 

[Mazzy17]

Relaxing with a cup of RLT

 

[dinky]

Why are you advised not to take rlt if you have endometriosis? I have it but im taking the raspberry leaf capsules x

 

[Kyla]

Why are you advised not to take rlt if you have endometriosis? I have it but im taking the raspberry leaf capsules x

I read that it's thought that Rlt acts like estrogen in some way on the body. I don't know if that's a theory or actual studies have been done. High estrogen levels are bad for endo, but I don't know how much rlt you'd need to consume for it to be an issue. Best to check with your mw.

 

[Kyla]

Bumping while sipping on my RLT

 

[dollyemi]

Keep drinking the rlt girls!! Although I had a slow labour, by the time I came to push, she was out in 5 contractions, easy peasy! I'm certain it was the rlt that did it!!

 

[jensha]

Drinking my rlt!

Keep drinking the rlt girls!! Although I had a slow labour, by the time I came to push, she was out in 5 contractions, easy peasy! I'm certain it was the rlt that did it!!

That's encouraging! congrats!

 

[kirstylm]

Ok I know the answer is in here somewhere but I just can't find it there are so many pages! Lol!
I'm now 37 weeks and my RLT tablets are 400mg and says to take up to 6 daily.
My EPO are 500mg and says I can take 6 daily.
Is this ok for pregnant ladies at my stage????

 

[hollyw79]

I know you are right on the EPO.. not sure on the RLT.

 

[NatalieW]

Bump

 

[isobel84]

Hi I'm 37+3 and take 2000mg epo in the morning
And every other night I take 1000mg orally OR 500mg in my twinkle and rub 500mg on my tummy

 

[jensha]

Bump

 

[Macmad]

Does anyone know the reason why you can't or shouldn't take RLT if had c section before? Has anyone had a c section and taking it? Thanks in advance

 

[Macmad]

Does anyone know the reason why you can't or shouldn't take RLT if had c section before? Has anyone had a c section and taking it? Thanks in advance

Anyone?

 

[jensha]

Does anyone know the reason why you can't or shouldn't take RLT if had c section before? Has anyone had a c section and taking it? Thanks in advance

Anyone?

No idea, sorry
I hope someone else can answer your question.

 

[Seity]

Update
Had baby #2 two weeks ago. I drank RLT again for this pregnancy. This time went from 4-10 cm in about 30 min and pushed for 5 minutes (only because I had to stop pushing twice - once for cord around neck). So baby #2 was even faster than baby #1 who was 4-10 cm in about 3 hours and 6 min pushing.
So definitely recommend RLT.

 

[choco]

Does anyone know the reason why you can't or shouldn't take RLT if had c section before? Has anyone had a c section and taking it? Thanks in advance

Still no answer to this question. Anyone?