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

[lynne192]

with breastfeeding I was told not to take either of the above supplements, been successfully breastfeeding for almost 9months with no signs of stopping. I would talk to breastfeeding specialist about it only herb I touched during breastfeeding with either of my kids was fenugreek, RLT is meant to dry out the body. and breastfeeding itself tightens the uterus.

 

[PerthLady91]

BUMP for those wondering about RLT and EPO x

 

[kirstybumx3]

just rebumping after my RLT thread! read every page of this and found it very informative.. big help, thanks OP!

 

[runnergrl]

bump!

 

[steph.]

Hi all i hope someone can help.

I took epo and rlt with my first from 34 weeks. I went into labour at 37+3 and went from 3 cm to birth in 45 minutes, but from 1st contraction to birth it took just over 3 hours. My baby was out in 2 pushes and overall I had a very good labour. I would love to have a similar labour this time, but dont want it to be much faster as I risk not making it to the hospital so dont know if I should take rlt and epo again.

Has anyone taken in two different pregnancies, despite the 1st labour being quite quick? I will ask my dr but I dont think he will have a clue. When I asked him about it last time I just got a blank stare.

 

[kirstybumx3]

im no expert steph, but id do it again.. if it was me id be thanking those for the fast labour
I think its not recommended to take the RLT if you have had a previous labour that was shorter than 3 hours WITHOUT RLT.. because obviously body doesn't need it..

its totally your choice but I personally would take it again id be gutted if I didn't then ended up with a 48 hour labour lol xx

 

[steph.]

Thanks kirsty!! Those were my exact thoughts on it too but my family keeps telling me not to do it!

 

[runnergrl]

I cant wait to start the EPO. Ive started the tea already. I would definitely say it helped with my first labor!

 

[SparkleUK]

RLT and OEP totally worked for me!! Took RLT from 32 weeks 1 a day increasing slowly til I was on 4 capsules a day at 39 weeks. Took OEP orally 4 a day from 37 weeks.
I went into hospitaln40+2 2 cm dilated and dilated from 2-4cm in 2 hours, then 4cm to 10vm in 40 mins!!!
Entire labour timed at 4 hours 5 mins.
Was brill she was back to back but had just gas and air! X

 

[A1983]

Can you take OEP orally or vaginally? I'd rather swallow them! But am thinking directly up there would be more concentrated?!

 

[runnergrl]

Can you take OEP orally or vaginally? I'd rather swallow them! But am thinking directly up there would be more concentrated?!

yep, you can do it both ways

 

[danielle1984]

Can you take OEP orally or vaginally? I'd rather swallow them! But am thinking directly up there would be more concentrated?!

I've been taking mine orally only. 2000mg per day and I think it help. I was 2cm last week (first cervix check at 39 weeks) and I'm now 3 cm. I had zero real contractions so far, I'm almost half way with no pain

 

[kirstybumx3]

can I take RLT capsules if I have polyhydramnios ladies?
a little scared after the doctor telling me all about premature labour etc last night at thr hosp, didn't take my capsules this morning just in case it may make a difference..
but really want to carry on with them!!

 

[Mrsmac02]

I am going to holland and barret to get RLT right now! Xx

 

[A1983]

Get the loose tea leaves not the bags as so much cheaper and lasts a lot longer! You just need a tea strainer.

Kirstybum sorry I don't know the answer to your question-check with mw?

 

[mspotter]

Bump

 

[Duejan2012]

just bumping to save the thread

 

[MrsTurner2012]

I started drinking the tea yesterday and last night I was quite crampy.

Is the tea meant to actually make things like that happen?

It's not worrying but just not sure if I'm supposed to feel anything after drinking it!

 

[mspotter]

I started drinking the tea yesterday and last night I was quite crampy.

Is the tea meant to actually make things like that happen?

It's not worrying but just not sure if I'm supposed to feel anything after drinking it!

I think it does bring on braxton hicks. Im not sure if it makes them worse for me or not cos i seem to be getting them all the time anyway this time round!!

Is the tea nice by the way? I'v started taking the capsules yesterday but i'v got a pack of teabags in the cupboard and im too chicken to try it incase its gross!

 

[MrsTurner2012]

Oh phew!

I think I was prepared to feel something happening but just didn't know what.

I actually really like the tea.

It's not offensive at all... What brand have you got?

Mine is Heath & heather I think it's called from Holland & Barrett