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

[numb3rthree]

v helpful thread *bump*

 

[Mooshie]

have not had chance to read all of the thread but does anyone know if you can take both of these having had a previous csec?

I had asked about this on a previous thread as I had seen somewhere that said not to take it if you were having a c-section (which I may have to have).

I couldn't remember where I saw it, but I found it at the weekend

https://www.babycentre.co.uk/pregna...gyourbabysbirth/raspberryteaeaselabourexpert/

Hope this helps everyone

 

[Mrsjelly]

I don't know if this question has already been asked (I don't have time to look through all 13 pages!)

Is raspberry leaf infusion the same as raspberry leaf tea. ie...


https://www.goodnessdirect.co.uk/cg...f_organic_relaxing_tea_infusion__20_bags.html

Thank you! Very helpful thread! x

 

[Braethan]

Yes it is Mrsjelly

 

[hch]

oooo didnt see this! fabulous!

 

[amand_a]

My mum suggested epo for my itchy tummy and stretch marks, Ive only used it for a few days but now I'm wondering if even that should be left for a few more weeks.
Great thread by the way!!!

 

[amy_1234]

I haven't read the whole thread but I was just wondering wether any one had added the question can anyone take raspberry leaf tea?

I read that you shouldn't take it if you have a family history or medical history of endometriosis, ovarian cysts, previous caesarean or planned caesarean if this is your second pregnancy and your labour was short the first time. Evening primrose seems a lot safer than raspberry leaf tea to me x

 

[amy_1234]

If you have already had a baby and your labour went smoothly first time around, there is no need for you to drink raspberry leaf tea for your next baby. The fact is that raspberry leaf tea is not right for everyone. Don't take it if:
You've already had a baby and your labour was very short, three or fewer hours from start to finish.

You're scheduled to have a planned caesarean for a medical reason.

You've had a caesarean before.

You've had a premature labour before.

You've had vaginal bleeding in the second half of pregnancy.
It would also be wise not to drink raspberry leaf if you:
Have a family or personal history of breast or ovarian cancer, endometriosis or fibroids.

Have any complications or health problems in your pregnancy.

Have high blood pressure.

Are expecting twins.

 

[xxchelseaxx]

 

[nugget80]

Just wanted to say that I have had a previous csec and midwife has given the okay for me to drink this!

 

[amy_1234]

I have decided that Im nit going to take the raspberry leaf tea I just dont like to take anything if there are advisories with them! Evening primrose however is completely safe to take so I will defanatly be taking that x

 

[pinkyxxxx]

My Aunty is a homeopath , she dos not reccomend evening of primrose oil suprisngly , as it is a well known blood thinner and it can cause you to bleed heavier afterwards and also not good if you have to be rushed down for a c section....
Having being told my baby is bigger and in back to back position I have decided against EPO just incase!

However it is supposed to be excellent in the recovering months afterwards


Mothercare do some excellent perinium oil which contains all the oils which are beneficial , im using that in replacement for EPO..... being a red head my midwives were very surprised I didnt tear with baby number 2 and 3 due to their sizes as its standard practie fair haired people generally tear.
My first baby was a bad tear so I took precaution with others.

Raspberry leaf tea Clipper is what Im taking from 32 weeks 1 cup a day
33 weeks I uped it to 2
36 weeks now and having 4 cups a day or more if i feel like it......

Clipper is only 50% raspberry leaves but has other healing herbs and vits in , all gives good nutrition to mother and baby and gently tones the uterus and gets body used to taking it.

Im on my Fourth baby now , didnt take it with first baby and had a 3 day labour and bad tears.

I took it with baby 2 and 3.

2nd.............2 hour labour 9 1/2lb.... 4 pushes
3rd..............25 mins 8lb 61/2.......... 2 pushes

and am doing the same again now with baby number 4 , ....so fingers crossed!!

This is a lovely thread for 3rd trimestar , its all about preparing our bodies for birth and would be a nice positive thread to see stuck.
So many people search for different oppinions and views on this subject!
Ive enjoyed reading the full 14 pages this morning ....thanks everyone , will have to update my post after number 4 arrives.

 

[hch]

bump

 

[lilly77]

does anyone know how much EPO you can take? i'm 36 weeks and have EPO 1000mg capsules, is this too much? I haven't started taking them yet.

 

[lilly77]

ooh just googled and found this! Answered my own question

https://www.ehow.com/how_4882183_use-primrose-oil-start-labor.html

 

[foxforce]

I think I read it as 1000mg a day or 500mg twice a day up to 38 weeks then increase upto 3-4 times a day!!

 

[CandyApple19]

Clary sage oil Pls x

 

[mons75]

Good info there pinkyxxxx, I was unaware that EPO is a blood thinner. I'd be scared to take it in case of a section. Thanks.

 

[kmumtobe]

Oh now I just don't know what to do! *huff*

 

[reversal]

great thread, I'll try rlt but I think I'll give epo a miss