Raspberry leaf tea

AppleBlossom · Jun 14th, 2008, 14:06 PM

So I heard this can help speed things up. Anybody tried it? And if so did it do anything? Also where do you get it from, can you get it from a supermarket or do you need to go to a health food shop?

LeaArr · Jun 14th, 2008, 14:17 PM

I am not sure of the properties of it for pregnancy. My DH got some for me at the drugstore in the "natural/organic health" section. He got it for me cause he read that it could help ease

symptoms.

doctordeesmrs · Jun 14th, 2008, 14:20 PM

I've heard that it doesn't help bring on labour but helps strengthen your uterus for the labour. You can get it in Holland and Barrett. I will def be investing in some in a couple of weeks.

bigbelly2 · Jun 14th, 2008, 14:21 PM

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Originally Posted by doctordeesmrs

I've heard that it doesn't help bring on labour but helps strengthen your uterus for the labour. You can get it in Holland and Barrett. I will def be investing in some in a couple of weeks.

ditto

h x

cupcake · Jun 14th, 2008, 14:21 PM

my birthing class instructor recommended it but a friend of mine said it made her throw up

AppleBlossom · Jun 14th, 2008, 14:24 PM

ah ok, yeah I just realised it only strengthens your uterus. I think you're supposed to start taking it a bit earlier than 38 weeks for it to have any effect

leedsforever · Jun 14th, 2008, 14:25 PM

i think im gonna start taking it 36 weeks.. is that right??

Poloma · Jun 14th, 2008, 14:35 PM

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Originally Posted by leedsforever

i think im gonna start taking it 36 weeks.. is that right??

Yes thats right, I have used it with both my previous pregnancies and will do again for this one. If you dont fancy the tea you can get it in capsule form too.
Second stage of labour was quick both times so Im all for taking it again!

leedsforever · Jun 14th, 2008, 14:38 PM

yeh my friend used it... and her pushing stage of labour literally lasted like 5 mins she said!!!

Im thinking capsule form Im not keen on flavoured teas!!

dizzle · Jun 14th, 2008, 17:15 PM

They have it in Whittard's as well. It was BOGOF today - I stocked up early! The assistant told me not to take it till 35 weeks

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AppleBlossom Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Liverpool, UK Posts: 25,860	Raspberry leaf tea So I heard this can help speed things up. Anybody tried it? And if so did it do anything? Also where do you get it from, can you get it from a supermarket or do you need to go to a health food shop?

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LeaArr Other BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 8,669	I am not sure of the properties of it for pregnancy. My DH got some for me at the drugstore in the "natural/organic health" section. He got it for me cause he read that it could help ease symptoms.

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doctordeesmrs Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 11,204	I've heard that it doesn't help bring on labour but helps strengthen your uterus for the labour. You can get it in Holland and Barrett. I will def be investing in some in a couple of weeks.

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cupcake Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: middle east Posts: 4,375	my birthing class instructor recommended it but a friend of mine said it made her throw up

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AppleBlossom Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Liverpool, UK Posts: 25,860	ah ok, yeah I just realised it only strengthens your uterus. I think you're supposed to start taking it a bit earlier than 38 weeks for it to have any effect

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leedsforever Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: northampton, ENGLAND Posts: 13,234	i think im gonna start taking it 36 weeks.. is that right??

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leedsforever Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: northampton, ENGLAND Posts: 13,234	yeh my friend used it... and her pushing stage of labour literally lasted like 5 mins she said!!! Im thinking capsule form Im not keen on flavoured teas!!

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dizzle Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South London Posts: 267	They have it in Whittard's as well. It was BOGOF today - I stocked up early! The assistant told me not to take it till 35 weeks

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