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

[mspotter]

Its prob the same one, i got it from h&b too
I'l be a big brave girl and try it tomorrow i think lol

 

[runnergrl]

a lot of people dont like the taste, but you can sweeten it with honey and lemon and they helps a lot with the flavor I think.

 

[runnergrl]

Is it too early to start the EPO? Ill be 33 weeks Thursday. Im just too anxious..

 

[sue_88]

My MW recommended RLT from 32w, and EPO from 36w.

I didn't start either till nearly 37w due to madam being breech until 36w!

 

[littleone2010]

Bumping to save for later! Xx

 

[runnergrl]

ahh i want to start the EPO now! (im so impatient-haha) Ill wait though

 

[greeneyes098]

********BUMP*******

I noticed a few ladies asking and this is the best thread I've found for this

 

[9jawife]

I've ordered some organic Raspberry Leaf Tea; can't wait to try it! The EPO I will not be doing as somehow I don't find inserting something into my vagina all that natural..just my opinion though. I'll be doing a lot of walking to help ripen my cervix instead.

 

[MrsTurner2012]

I've ordered some organic Raspberry Leaf Tea; can't wait to try it! The EPO I will not be doing as somehow I don't find inserting something into my vagina all that natural..just my opinion though. I'll be doing a lot of walking to help ripen my cervix instead.

I'm just going to take it orally and have sex.

Sperm will ripen just as well as the oil!

 

[9jawife]

I've ordered some organic Raspberry Leaf Tea; can't wait to try it! The EPO I will not be doing as somehow I don't find inserting something into my vagina all that natural..just my opinion though. I'll be doing a lot of walking to help ripen my cervix instead.

I'm just going to take it orally and have sex.

Sperm will ripen just as well as the oil!

Good to know. I bet my husband will appreciate knowing that. lol

 

[MrsTurner2012]

I've ordered some organic Raspberry Leaf Tea; can't wait to try it! The EPO I will not be doing as somehow I don't find inserting something into my vagina all that natural..just my opinion though. I'll be doing a lot of walking to help ripen my cervix instead.

I'm just going to take it orally and have sex.

Sperm will ripen just as well as the oil!

Good to know. I bet my husband will appreciate knowing that. lol

I'm not telling mine why I actually want to do it!

It'll be like the pressure of TTC again!

GIVE YOUR SPERM! Haha

Then he can't perform. He's just going to get lucky. A lot

 

[9jawife]

I've ordered some organic Raspberry Leaf Tea; can't wait to try it! The EPO I will not be doing as somehow I don't find inserting something into my vagina all that natural..just my opinion though. I'll be doing a lot of walking to help ripen my cervix instead.

I'm just going to take it orally and have sex.

Sperm will ripen just as well as the oil!

Good to know. I bet my husband will appreciate knowing that. lol

I'm not telling mine why I actually want to do it!

It'll be like the pressure of TTC again!

GIVE YOUR SPERM! Haha

Then he can't perform. He's just going to get lucky. A lot

Perfect timing too as my drive seems to be coming back..

 

[RockNRollBaby]

Bumping for myself!
32 weeks today, and went out and bought some RLT and already drank my cup. Plan is to drink 1 a day until 33 weeks, then 2 a day at 33 weeks, 3 a day at 34,35,36 weeks and 4 a day starting at 37 weeks until I give birth haha. I also have some EPO that I will be taking as well once I've hit 36 weeks.

 

[mspotter]

I finally got round to trying a cup of the tea, its not that bad!!
Think i'l mostly stick with the capsules but i'l throw in a tea every now and then too

 

[HHenderson]

Why cant we drink this if we have had a cesarean? Im going for a VBAC does that count? I need all the help I can get.

 

[fertiliciousx]

bump

 

[Duejan2012]

just bumping lol

 

[9jawife]

I have a question and didn't want to start another thread on RLT... Anyone know if it can cause loose stools? I had them for a few days after starting the RLT (just one cup a day.) I'm stopping the tea for a couple days to see if my bowels go back to normal. If it IS the tea, does it mean it's not good for me? thanks.

 

[Nattimam]

yes RTL it does cause looser stools but not diarrhea so it is fine. I have been drinking it since week 36 with a gradual increase, hopefully it will make the labour easier and shorter for me, but that I can report after it happens

 

[A1983]

I personally haven't had loose stools-maybe I'm not drinking enough of the tea!