sunchild
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Call it a coincidence, but I really do not think it was.
My first labor went for an average 12 hours, final stage was 45 minutes.
Long day but it went naturally and smooth. No need for drugs or anything like that. I did not drink any RRL tea.
My second labor went for 1 hour. I drank RRL tea in MEGA amounts starting at 36 weeks, ( was already drinking it prior but only 1 or 2 cups a day).
The amount I was drinking was 6-8 cups a day. Or 2-4 Double strength cups a day. The reason was I heard it was good for preparing the uterus earlier (stronger BH's) and thus a Fast and effective labor.
I was prodromal for 4 weeks prior going into labor at 41.6 weeks. (I cook them well done!)
What (in my opinion) the raspberry leaf tea did was exactly what is reported and known for.
~Strengthens and tones the Uterus- Yes! I had very strong BH's that turned into prodromal labor contractions for several weeks.
~Makes for a fast labor- YES! From my first real painful contraction (it was the worst !) it was an hour later my baby was born, I was standing up, barely prepared for it and I felt her head descending, pushed her out in 10 mins).
The more you drink the more effective it is- but please read dosages and get advice from your naturopath.
I took as much as my body could handle.
I am 33 weeks with this Boy and I plan on using the same RRL tea protocol.
By no means does it make you have the baby earlier, it will though, I believe, make the labor fast and effective, as the Uterus is one strong powerful muscle and has had several weeks of toning and strengthening. I believe in it.
If it happens again, I'll let you know.
My first labor went for an average 12 hours, final stage was 45 minutes.
Long day but it went naturally and smooth. No need for drugs or anything like that. I did not drink any RRL tea.
My second labor went for 1 hour. I drank RRL tea in MEGA amounts starting at 36 weeks, ( was already drinking it prior but only 1 or 2 cups a day).
The amount I was drinking was 6-8 cups a day. Or 2-4 Double strength cups a day. The reason was I heard it was good for preparing the uterus earlier (stronger BH's) and thus a Fast and effective labor.
I was prodromal for 4 weeks prior going into labor at 41.6 weeks. (I cook them well done!)
What (in my opinion) the raspberry leaf tea did was exactly what is reported and known for.
~Strengthens and tones the Uterus- Yes! I had very strong BH's that turned into prodromal labor contractions for several weeks.
~Makes for a fast labor- YES! From my first real painful contraction (it was the worst !) it was an hour later my baby was born, I was standing up, barely prepared for it and I felt her head descending, pushed her out in 10 mins).
The more you drink the more effective it is- but please read dosages and get advice from your naturopath.
I took as much as my body could handle.
I am 33 weeks with this Boy and I plan on using the same RRL tea protocol.
By no means does it make you have the baby earlier, it will though, I believe, make the labor fast and effective, as the Uterus is one strong powerful muscle and has had several weeks of toning and strengthening. I believe in it.
If it happens again, I'll let you know.
but I do put 6 tea bags in a container with 2 pints of water and let it naturally brew in the sun then put it in the fridge and drink it cold and it's delicious
I drink 1 pitcher a day, fingers crossed! and Im trying for a vbac, as far as I'm concerned it can't hurt and it tastes lovely
