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

[danielle1984]

I started RLT at 32 weeks and should have increase at 4cups per day but I can't drink this awful thing. I'm only doing 2cups per day, is it even worth it for me to continue? Hopefully it will still help.

 

[BeautifulD]

I didn't drink that much with my first two so yeah if you can stick on two I would

 

[itsme122]

Bump!

 

[itsme122]

So I had a thought. I know towards the end you are supposed to up your cups of RRL per day. Would it have the same effect to just make a more concentrated cup by adding extra tea bags? I'm having a hard enough time remembering to drink my one cup a day. There's no way ill be able to keep up with 4+! It may not taste that great but it would be so much easier to just toss several bags in a big mug and be done with it. Would that work does anyone know?

 

[BeautifulD]

Good question hun... hmmm I'm not sure imo x

 

[PerthLady91]

I haven't tried it yet and have a box of teabags there to start soon but I also got 200 capsules as I'd rather take them as I would imagine I won't like the tea - I am really fussy, hate teas normally and not great with fruit juices.

 

[Lisasmith]

I like the tea

 

[itsme122]

I like the tea

I do too! I just doubled up on bags tonight to make a stronger cup and rather enjoyed it. Hoping that has the same effect as drinking 2 cups!

 

[MrsTurner2012]

Very informative.. I'm going to buy some to start at 32 weeks

 

[pebbie1]

I'm drinking 3 mugs a day with 2 bags in them. Have been doing so for the last two weeks. I like the tea a lot too, bit it is giving me a bit of heartburn now.

 

[Fortune Cooki]

I've been putting 3 bags in my mug and just recently upped it to 4 bags in the same mug. It's like science, the RRL will be more concentrated rather than diluted with more water. While we preggo ladies are supposed to be drinking more water, it seems better to have a more concentrated amount of RRL tea at once so that it can do its thing and not get flushed out too quickly. Then drink your water later after like 2 hours.

 

[Powell130]

For what it's worth - i started drinking 3-4 cups of RLT a day around 36 1/2 weeks -'one of the nurses commented on how 'nice' my uterus felt during contractions

 

[Louloubelle78]

Bump

 

[Macmad]

Quick question - do you stop taking it as soon as you have given birth?

 

[itsme122]

Bump for Macmad.

 

[yazoo]

I can't find RLT in any of the shops.

 

[Macmad]

You can get it in Barrett & Holland health shops in UK,try online.

Oh and anyone know the answer to my question? Please.......

 

[BeautifulD]

Macmad.... I would think it would be up to you, I cant see the harm in continuing for a few days after to help your uterus contract back. That being said if you're going to breastfeed I'm not sure if its ok to take still?

 

[Macmad]

Thanks going to research, just I've got loads left and seems a waste not to us them??!! But will double check on the breastfeeding thing as I really want to be successful

 

[Whatme]

Definitely continue to take it if breastfeeding, it helps with supply..
I've started the tablets today, I've started with 3 a day, and at 36 weeks will up to 5 tablets, x