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

[MaybeMomSarah]

Added the link to the post in the other thread with the articles about the possible dangers of EPO / RLT.

 

[brunettebimbo]

Are you still taking it?

 

[rowleypolie]

i have been drinking the tea every night and i think i can feel a difference!

 

[emmi26]

this is a great thread !!
hope it gets stickied it answered all my questions !!
hopefully the bnb team agree and spot this thread (hint hint)
x x x

 

[babytots]

Just a quick question does epo work better taken orally or inserted vaginally? I bought some once I turned 34 weeks but can't hack swallowing them and the last time I took one I burped not long after and got the most digusting taste in my mouth and haven't touched them since.

Now I'm nearly 37 weeks I want to try them internally but aren't too sure wether to or not as its not something I have done before but want to encourage labour to start naturally before my induction. x

 

[Seity]

I think you should make a note that raspberry tea and raspberry leaf tea are not the same thing. I have seen numerous occasions where someone was mistakenly drinking raspberry tea.

 

[MaybeMomSarah]

Are you still taking it?

Yes, I am!

 

[MaybeMomSarah]

I think you should make a note that raspberry tea and raspberry leaf tea are not the same thing. I have seen numerous occasions where someone was mistakenly drinking raspberry tea.

Will do!

 

[juless]

This is a great post! Thank you for the info!! Hopefully this can be made into a sticky!

 

[MaybeMomSarah]

Thanks! I've asked that it get stuck, but unfortuantely, nothing's happened!

 

[Seity]

Bump

 

[brunettebimbo]

It says 1 cup from 32 weeks gradually going up to 4 a day.
I've got the tablets and teabags but the tablets are making me gag so think I'm swapping to the teabags.
When exactly should I be increasing them? It doesn't say on my box.

 

[MaybeMomSarah]

It says 1 cup from 32 weeks gradually going up to 4 a day.
I've got the tablets and teabags but the tablets are making me gag so think I'm swapping to the teabags.
When exactly should I be increasing them? It doesn't say on my box.

I'm just the opposite - I can't stomach the tea to save my life!

From what I've read, it's a gradual thing until you hit the max amount recommended, then just sticking at that amount. I've linked to my own schedule here if you'd like to see what I'm doing....

 

[brunettebimbo]

Don't know if this link is of any interest to you?

https://journeytocrunchville.wordpr...rry-leaf-tea-what-every-pregnant-woman-needs/

 

[MaybeMomSarah]

Don't know if this link is of any interest to you?

https://journeytocrunchville.wordpr...rry-leaf-tea-what-every-pregnant-woman-needs/

That site is great! I'll add the link in right now. Thanks so much.

 

[Linds79]

"I'm just the opposite - I can't stomach the tea to save my life! :"


I add some Ribena or blackcurrant cordial to it and it's quite nice - reminds me of having mugs of hot ribena in the winter when I was little!

 

[bubbles]

It may be worth putting a note that NOTHING should be inserted into the vagina 1. with unwashed hands (preferably with anti bacterial soap upto the elbow) and 2. after you have lost your plug as there is a risk of infection to both mother and baby

 

[MaybeMomSarah]

It may be worth putting a note that NOTHING should be inserted into the vagina 1. with unwashed hands (preferably with anti bacterial soap upto the elbow) and 2. after you have lost your plug as there is a risk of infection to both mother and baby

Will add the precaution now.

 

[MaybeMomSarah]

Bump!

 

[MaybeMomSarah]

Made a few edits...just cleaned it up!