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

[brunettebimbo]

Bump....this thread needs to be pinned

 

[emmi26]

hello just wondered why some women start taking rlt at 32 weeks and where it says thats ok cause my mw told me yesterday not to take it till 37 weeks as they have had women who have prem labour symptoms after taking it. my mw is brilliant and very knowledgeable about everything so i totally trust her just wondered why there are so many wide ranging guidelines !!!!

 

[Crannog]

My friend is a midwife and she said no way until after 36 weeks.

 

[MaybeMomSarah]

I've been taking it since 32 weeks, and noticed an increase in BH contractions - but I think that's the point - getting your uterus worked out and ready. I'll be starting EPO this week.

The sources I used for the FAQ are at the bottom of the first post - that's where I got the info from.

 

[Seity]

I also started at 32 weeks and I never had BH's. At least none, I ever noticed.

 

[rcbrown08]

This information is so helpful. Thanks so much!!!!

 

[2wantedpls]

I've been drinking it since 32 weeks. Now 37, got my first bh last night!

 

[MaybeMomSarah]

Lots of new RLT/EPO threads - bumping!

 

[2wantedpls]

Just thought I'd say, had my baby last night. 4 pushes and he was out!! Thank you rlt!!!!

 

[stardust599]

Will drinking just one a day make a difference. I've been drinking them for a week but really can't manage any more than 1 each day! xxx

 

[MaybeMomSarah]

Will drinking just one a day make a difference. I've been drinking them for a week but really can't manage any more than 1 each day! xxx

I take the tablets - I hate tea full stop. I'm up to 2 in the am and 2 in the pm, but I added it weekly in steps.

 

[sglascoe]

i am due baby #5 and been having alot of braxton hicks with this pregnancy, i have 2 bottles of RLT capsules 750 mg ready, but abit scared to take them with already having lots of braxton hicks (at least 4-5 a day) lol didnt feel them in my first 3 pregnancies, but know the feeling well now...

i also suffer from high BP and take medication for it, do you have any information to say not to take it????

my midwife never mentioned anything when i told her she just said wait until 34 wks.....

 

[~x~Insonst~x~]

A MW told me that the commercial Teabags for RLT wont help things at all... it needs to be either capsuals or fresh leaf tea

 

[happigail]

This is brilliant, I so needed the answers to all these questions.

 

[MaybeMomSarah]

i am due baby #5 and been having alot of braxton hicks with this pregnancy, i have 2 bottles of RLT capsules 750 mg ready, but abit scared to take them with already having lots of braxton hicks (at least 4-5 a day) lol didnt feel them in my first 3 pregnancies, but know the feeling well now...

i also suffer from high BP and take medication for it, do you have any information to say not to take it????

my midwife never mentioned anything when i told her she just said wait until 34 wks.....

I would check with your heart specialist before taking any supplements. I haven't come across any info one way or the other about RLT and high BP, but if it were me, I'd be asking them before taking anything.

I had very mild BHs before I started on the RLT, but they deffo have increased over time - especially within an hour of taking the RLT.

 

[stardust599]

A MW told me that the commercial Teabags for RLT wont help things at all... it needs to be either capsuals or fresh leaf tea

Lol, they never agree on anything.

We were told at antenatal classes yesterday that the teabags are much more effective than the capsules. They also said you have to start at 32weeks for it to be most effective but I've seen other MWs say not to 34/36weeks!

xxx

 

[sglascoe]

i am due baby #5 and been having alot of braxton hicks with this pregnancy, i have 2 bottles of RLT capsules 750 mg ready, but abit scared to take them with already having lots of braxton hicks (at least 4-5 a day) lol didnt feel them in my first 3 pregnancies, but know the feeling well now...

i also suffer from high BP and take medication for it, do you have any information to say not to take it????

my midwife never mentioned anything when i told her she just said wait until 34 wks.....

I would check with your heart specialist before taking any supplements. I haven't come across any info one way or the other about RLT and high BP, but if it were me, I'd be asking them before taking anything.

I had very mild BHs before I started on the RLT, but they deffo have increased over time - especially within an hour of taking the RLT.

Thanks hun, i havn't started to take them as of yet, i was just interested to see if you have come across anything, my midwife seems to think it will be ok, sorry hun dont have a heart specialist just see gp...

thanks for ur opinion tho hun xx

 

[RileysMummy]

My RLT teabags came yesterday, having a cup a day. And i LOVE the taste, just tastes like hot vimto to me lol xx

 

[MaybeMomSarah]

Has anyone feeling any differences when they are taking EPO? With RLT, I felt the changes to my uterus pretty much dose one.

With the EPO I haven't felt any differences at all, really. But then again, would you feel anything in your cervix? The only change I've noticed is a stabbing/sharp pain every so often down in my vagina, but that could just be him engaging?

 

[layneeleigh]

Just curious to see if any of you ladies that have used the RLT have had your babies yet and if you think it helped?
Also the last post said something about commercial RLT are they different? I bought mine from a health food store here in the US I hope this is right as I have been drinking it like mad along with taking my EPO.