Raspberry Leaf tea/tablets..

[ktm_x]

I have heard this can speed up the second stage of labour if taken in the last few weeks leading up to it?!. I don't know if this is an old wives tale or not, but if anyone knows a bit more I would certainly be willing to take it

 

[kristen77]

I've read lots of positive things about drinking RLT/taking tabs. I've been drinking a cup a day from 32 weeks, increasing every 2 weeks - now on 4 cups a day! No idea if it will work but it is meant to speed up post-partum recovery too - def worth a try!

 

[ktm_x]

I think I shall invest!! Where can you buy it from? x

 

[LogansMama]

I don't know for sure either - but this time - I'm gonna do EVERYTHING in my power to help me have a successful vaginal birth....

 

[calais]

I tried the tea and the evening primrose oil tablets but didnt help with birth. I do believe they helped me heal faster though. I had an episiotomy and vacuum (was an emergency) so i had loads of stitches and i was completely healed by 2 weeks and back to my pre preg weight too. I gained 30kgs (66pounds)

 

[livin]

I bought the tablets from Holland and Barrett, special offer buy 1 bottle, 2nd bottle half price. Not started taking them yet.

 

[NickyT75]

I bought the tablets from Holland and Barrett, special offer buy 1 bottle, 2nd bottle half price. Not started taking them yet.

Oooh! thanks for this hun I wanted to try this but didnt know you could get it in tablet form & there is no point me buying the tea as I dont drink hot drinks/dont like herbal teas so defo wouldnt like it

need to pop into town for some now! xx

 

[emski803]

I just posted a thread similar lol didnt see this one! does anyone know if it induces you as I want to avoid anyting like that but the benefits during labour and after seem good from what Ive read....

 

[NickyT75]

I just posted a thread similar lol didnt see this one! does anyone know if it induces you as I want to avoid anyting like that but the benefits during labour and after seem good from what Ive read....

It doesnt induce you hun but from what ive heard you shouldnt start taking it until after 34wks 'just incase' it starts contractions xx

 

[livin]

Doesn't induce you hun, it makes contractions more efficient I believe. Some women take it right through pregnancy.

 

[emski803]

I just posted a thread similar lol didnt see this one! does anyone know if it induces you as I want to avoid anyting like that but the benefits during labour and after seem good from what Ive read....

It doesnt induce you hun but from what ive heard you shouldnt start taking it until after 34wks 'just incase' it starts contractions xx

Thanks Im a little worried about taking anything that might make her arrive too early - I think I might try it though later on... I will have a word with midwife first though see what she thinks

 

[kermie219]

I didn't thin kwe were supposed to start it until 32 weeks as it can strengthen bh which could be the "inducing" effect....I have no idea really just a thought!

 

[Ginaerhol]

you can start from 32 weeks i have taken in all my pregnancies and with DD i was only pushing for about 25 mins had no stitches . It doesnt induce labour it is just supposed to tone ur uterus hopefully making contractions more effective whilst in labour and shortening the 2nd stage

32 - 34 weeks 1 cup per day
34 - 36 weeks 2 cups per day
36 - 38 weeks 3 cups per day
38 weeks on 4 cups per day.

If you get any severe cramping after taking it then stop taking immediately. In my first and second pregnancies it didnt seem to have any effect whilst pregnant and this time around it has just increased the amount o braxton hicks i have been having. I have also tried Evening primrose oil this time around as my cervix likes to be stubborn so i was hoping this would help lol.

xxxx

 

[AJM999]

I have bought both the tea and the tabs, the girl in holland and barratt said 6 tabs a day from 34 weeks, it seems a bit much to me tho??

 

[madasa]

Most sources say you can take it from 32 weeks safely, but you should start off on a low dose and work up. I've been taking it since 26 weeks - there is nothing to suggest that it is unsafe, the only reason they recommend waiting to it is because there is so little research on it, so there is nothing definite to say it is SAFE either. Women taking it for 1000s of years to relieve morning sickness, tone the uterus, ease the bleeding after the birth and encourage milk supply.... well that doesn't count. Scientifically.

 

[LulaBug]

I'm wanting to take the RLT but obviously, I have a bunch of sceptics around me going "ohhh why do you want to do that?" Ummm....because I'd rather try and make the birth easier by any means possible. lol!

So I think I'll pop to Holland And Barrett tomorrow and get some.

 

[RainbowDrop_x]

you can start from 32 weeks i have taken in all my pregnancies and with DD i was only pushing for about 25 mins had no stitches . It doesnt induce labour it is just supposed to tone ur uterus hopefully making contractions more effective whilst in labour and shortening the 2nd stage

32 - 34 weeks 1 cup per day
34 - 36 weeks 2 cups per day
36 - 38 weeks 3 cups per day
38 weeks on 4 cups per day.

If you get any severe cramping after taking it then stop taking immediately. In my first and second pregnancies it didnt seem to have any effect whilst pregnant and this time around it has just increased the amount o braxton hicks i have been having. I have also tried Evening primrose oil this time around as my cervix likes to be stubborn so i was hoping this would help lol.

xxxx

Thanks for that. I've had mine a few days now but haven't started taking it yet as I've read so many different things about when to start ... That seems quite reasonable though .. Thank you!!!! I'm off to put the kettle on