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

[choco]

https://m.voices.yahoo.com/benefits-red-raspberry-leaf-tea-during-pregnancy-131783.html

This article suggests it is beneficial to have RLT to encourage a VBAC.

Hope this helps.

 

[Macmad]

https://m.voices.yahoo.com/benefits-red-raspberry-leaf-tea-during-pregnancy-131783.html

This article suggests it is beneficial to have RLT to encourage a VBAC.

Hope this helps.

Thanks choco, I've done some Internet research and going to take it this time and hopefully it will help with VBAC

 

[Poshbird88]

Is there any point in me starting this now or am I too late?

 

[NatalieW]

Posh bird, can never be too late to try.


I've started the RLT but a few hours later I feel sick and "off" each time. Like a stomach bug starting. Anyone else had this?

 

[Jess.Taylor21]

If EPO doesn't start labour only helps to soften and efface cervix why do you have to wait until 37 weeks to take it? Im 32weeks tomorrow and im going to start drinking rlt tomorrow just wanted to know whether its dangerous to start my EPO orally at the same time they are 500mg and was going to take 1 a day orally until 34 weeks and then one orally one vaginally ect. Until labour starts xx

 

[weffi82]

Bumping.

 

[JessicaM123]

Bumping, this should definitley be made a sticky... hint hint

 

[TTCBean]

Enjoying my first cup of RLT, I love the taste... but I am a big tea drinker so I'm not surprised!

 

[weffi82]

If EPO doesn't start labour only helps to soften and efface cervix why do you have to wait until 37 weeks to take it? Im 32weeks tomorrow and im going to start drinking rlt tomorrow just wanted to know whether its dangerous to start my EPO orally at the same time they are 500mg and was going to take 1 a day orally until 34 weeks and then one orally one vaginally ect. Until labour starts xx

I started oral epo at 30wk, i think its up to each individual to decide but as there are no proven methods to induce labour naturally i saw no harm in it.

 

[Jess.Taylor21]

If EPO doesn't start labour only helps to soften and efface cervix why do you have to wait until 37 weeks to take it? Im 32weeks tomorrow and im going to start drinking rlt tomorrow just wanted to know whether its dangerous to start my EPO orally at the same time they are 500mg and was going to take 1 a day orally until 34 weeks and then one orally one vaginally ect. Until labour starts xx

I started oral epo at 30wk, i think its up to each individual to decide but as there are no proven methods to induce labour naturally i saw no harm in it.

Yea i agree i started taking one in the morning at the same time as my RLT and now im taking one orally and 1 vaginally in the evening ill up them to 2 each at 36 weeks i think

Are you drinking RLT? if so how many cups are you having? Im having 3 cups a day but using 2 teabags in each cup as 1 teabag seemed to taste quite weak even after stewing until its practically cold lol! x

 

[Macmad]

What does the tea taste like,not sure whether to try or just go for capsules?

 

[TTCBean]

It reminds me of green tea.

 

[gwenvamp]

It said on a site I was looking at to inform your doctor or midwife if you were drinking raspberry leaf tea. I told my doc today and she said not to drink it, just because its herbal doesn't guarantee it's good for you.
Has anyone else mentioned it to their doctors and what did they say?
I've been drinking the tea for a few days and nothing bad has happened so do I just keep drinking it?
I don't see my midwife for 2 more weeks so I can't ask her.

 

[Jess137]

I haven't told my dr about the rlt or epo. I've asked her in the past if it was ok to have rlt in general during pregnancy and she said it was ok, but she really doesn't know much about natural/herbal things since she is a doctor and not a midwife or anything.

Also I've never heard of anything bad happening from drinking rlt - plus I've seen studies that says it helps with the second stage. That's good enough for me. I wouldn't be using it if I thought it were harmful.

 

[Jess.Taylor21]

I take RLT drink and capsules and also EPO, I haven't told either the midwife or docs im taking them but as there is no link to it inducing labour i don't see any issue with it! If it works great if it doesn't im not too bothered as i quite like the tea! I can highly recommend this brand that I am drinking its specifically designed for pregnant women and helping to strengthen the uterus.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mama-Tea-R...YCTI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363901592&sr=8-1

 

[weffi82]

If EPO doesn't start labour only helps to soften and efface cervix why do you have to wait until 37 weeks to take it? Im 32weeks tomorrow and im going to start drinking rlt tomorrow just wanted to know whether its dangerous to start my EPO orally at the same time they are 500mg and was going to take 1 a day orally until 34 weeks and then one orally one vaginally ect. Until labour starts xx

I started oral epo at 30wk, i think its up to each individual to decide but as there are no proven methods to induce labour naturally i saw no harm in it.

Yea i agree i started taking one in the morning at the same time as my RLT and now im taking one orally and 1 vaginally in the evening ill up them to 2 each at 36 weeks i think

Are you drinking RLT? if so how many cups are you having? Im having 3 cups a day but using 2 teabags in each cup as 1 teabag seemed to taste quite weak even after stewing until its practically cold lol! x

Im having 3 rlt capsules a day now and drinkin as much tea as i get chance to, not easy to find time wi the kids to entertain. Never thought of 2bag teas, might try it to increase taste cos i agree it is a bit weak. On the epo it days do not take more than stated dose, this is in bold but ive heard people on ere sayin they take 2 caps orally?!? Not inserted vaginally yet, worried it could be messy. :-/

 

[Jess137]

Apparently if you put the EPO in vaginally at night, it's absorbed what is necessary by the time you get up and go to the bathroom.

 

[Moorebetter]

when do you ladies recommend starting to drink the tea? im 34 weeks tomorrow

 

[TTCBean]

I've heard anywhere from 32 weeks to 37 weeks. I tried starting it at 33 weeks but it gave me horrible BH. I'm going to wait until 37 weeks now!

 

[weffi82]

Ok ladies ive started double baggin when i make the tea and it really improves the flavour.