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

[choco]

I only manage to drink it once a day and I am 37 weeks.

I sometimes double the tea bag.

Will this be ok?

 

[A1983]

Hmmm well they 'say' 3 cups a day from 37/38 weeks. I have the loose tea leaves which I apparently need a heaped teaspoonful for each tea which I do aim to do most days. You can have more according to herbalist.

 

[ttc_lolly]

Choco you need to drink more from 37 weeks to get the full effect hun. If you're struggling with the tea you can buy capsules

 

[ttc_lolly]

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.

They say that because it makes contractions more stronger and I guess there's a risk of a previous c-sec scar rupturing. I can see your oldest is 8 years old though so this may not be a worry, although you might want to do a bit more research into it

 

[choco]

Thanks for the replies. I'm still struggling with the tea. One cup is all I manage (cooled). I will buy the capsules today, and then combine both.

I have started taking the EPO capsules x1 a day and will increase next week.

 

[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.

They say that because it makes contractions more stronger and I guess there's a risk of a previous c-sec scar rupturing. I can see your oldest is 8 years old though so this may not be a worry, although you might want to do a bit more research into it

Thank you! I ordered two boxes anyways because they are on sale. I will def do more research though. Thank you for the reply

 

[ttc_lolly]

Thanks for the replies. I'm still struggling with the tea. One cup is all I manage (cooled). I will buy the capsules today, and then combine both.

I have started taking the EPO capsules x1 a day and will increase next week.

I hated the taste of the tea so just stuck to capsules. I was taking 3-4 a day from around 37 weeks I think. HTH

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.

They say that because it makes contractions more stronger and I guess there's a risk of a previous c-sec scar rupturing. I can see your oldest is 8 years old though so this may not be a worry, although you might want to do a bit more research into it

Thank you! I ordered two boxes anyways because they are on sale. I will def do more research though. Thank you for the reply

I imagine your scar would be fine after 8 years, but defo read up on it and see if there's more info out there

I'm a huge advocate for RLT, I was only pushing for 13mins with my first labour and for 5 minutes during the second so if you can take it, do it! Good luck hun

 

[A1983]

Ttc_lolly, I can't get hold of any capsules so am having to drink the tea-I can bear it! Do you think the amount I wrote above is enough?

 

[HHenderson]

I was wondering if anyone has tried this kind before, Traditional Medicinals Organic Raspberry Leaf Herbal Tea? I just ordered a few boxes.

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
Calories 0 *
Calcium 6 mg <1%
Magnesium 5 mg 1%
Manganese 0.6 mg 30%
Potassium 25 mg 1%
All Herbal Ingredients
*
Organic Raspberry Leaf 1500 mg

 

[runnergrl]

I have just started the EPO. I will up the dosage next week and am currently drinking 3-4 cups of the tea every day. hope it helps!

 

[greeneyes098]

*BUMP*

Alot of ladies ask about this so thought I'd send it back up top

 

[Lizbet12]

Ladies are you taking EPO orally or internally? I'm 37wks and was going to start this week but want to go for the most effective method....

Thanks
x

 

[greeneyes098]

Ladies are you taking EPO orally or internally? I'm 37wks and was going to start this week but want to go for the most effective method....

Thanks
x

I'm only taking it orally .... just not 100% sure about vaginally. I just take the evening one as the morning one
I'd say the most effective is internal though because it goes straight to the cervix ..

 

[Lizbet12]

Ladies are you taking EPO orally or internally? I'm 37wks and was going to start this week but want to go for the most effective method....

Thanks
x

I'm only taking it orally .... just not 100% sure about vaginally. I just take the evening one as the morning one
I'd say the most effective is internal though because it goes straight to the cervix ..

If you don't mind me asking 'greeneyes098' what is it your unsure about? I didn't take EPO with my first but I'm quite keen to give this one a helping hand into the world sooner rather than later lol....

x

 

[greeneyes098]

Ladies are you taking EPO orally or internally? I'm 37wks and was going to start this week but want to go for the most effective method....

Thanks
x

I'm only taking it orally .... just not 100% sure about vaginally. I just take the evening one as the morning one
I'd say the most effective is internal though because it goes straight to the cervix ..

If you don't mind me asking 'greeneyes098' what is it your unsure about? I didn't take EPO with my first but I'm quite keen to give this one a helping hand into the world sooner rather than later lol....

x

This is going to sound STUPID but here goes - I'm quite swollen 'down there' and very very tight at the mo, So much that we can't have penetrative sex - and even though its just a capsule I just haven't grown the balls to try and push anything in lol.... might just deal with it and sort it tonight .... I feel a bit silly really

 

[Lizbet12]

Ladies are you taking EPO orally or internally? I'm 37wks and was going to start this week but want to go for the most effective method....

Thanks
x

I'm only taking it orally .... just not 100% sure about vaginally. I just take the evening one as the morning one
I'd say the most effective is internal though because it goes straight to the cervix ..

If you don't mind me asking 'greeneyes098' what is it your unsure about? I didn't take EPO with my first but I'm quite keen to give this one a helping hand into the world sooner rather than later lol....

x

This is going to sound STUPID but here goes - I'm quite swollen 'down there' and very very tight at the mo, So much that we can't have penetrative sex - and even though its just a capsule I just haven't grown the balls to try and push anything in lol.... might just deal with it and sort it tonight .... I feel a bit silly really

Not silly at all! I hear you on the swollen part.... OH and I did the deed last night and it took quite a while to get into a position which wasn't uncomfortable! Was worth it though its good to keep the connection going and the endorphines have cheered me up today lol xx

 

[steph.]

Ladies are you taking EPO orally or internally? I'm 37wks and was going to start this week but want to go for the most effective method....

Thanks
x

I took it orally with my first. I asked my OB and he wasnt happy about me inserting anything but it still did the trick! I went from 3cm to birth in 45 minutes

 

[A1983]

Greeneyes I hear you completely with the swollen, tight lady parts and painful sex!! I posted about it actually! I've found if you take it very slow, lots of FP and loads of lube it's a bit better-but only doing it for labour purposes! I just hope it returns to normal after healing post birth-I miss normal pain free sex!

As for epo I take orally and every other night ive inserted for past week-but im not sure about vaginally either just because it's a bit too close to baby so makes me worry incase its the wrong thing to do (I know plug is there to protect) plus its horrible when it leaks out during night ha ha! But...women swear by it...but as Steph says above-orally alone also worked for her! Maybe epo doesn't work at all and it's just luck of the draw ;-)

 

[greeneyes098]

Greeneyes I hear you completely with the swollen, tight lady parts and painful sex!! I posted about it actually! I've found if you take it very slow, lots of FP and loads of lube it's a bit better-but only doing it for labour purposes! I just hope it returns to normal after healing post birth-I miss normal pain free sex!

As for epo I take orally and every other night ive inserted for past week-but im not sure about vaginally either just because it's a bit too close to baby so makes me worry incase its the wrong thing to do (I know plug is there to protect) plus its horrible when it leaks out during night ha ha! But...women swear by it...but as Steph says above-orally alone also worked for her! Maybe epo doesn't work at all and it's just luck of the draw ;-)

Got my lube in last week 'in preparation' lol but I want to have sex when I want to have it and not because we 'have' to ... saying that hubby will be happy either way LOL (poor man has put up with no sex for AAAGGGGGEEEESSSSSSS)
I agree with you and hope it all returns back to normal asap as I miss the really sexy sex
Maybe I'll give the insertion a go tonight if we don't dtd....we'll see how I feel later

 

[babyhopes2010]

i wouldnt recommend inserting it. i got the mother of all bladder infections with my 1st as a result!