Who is taking/going to be taking raspberry leaf tea?

maybebaby3 · Mar 12th, 2010, 03:01 AM

Hi I was wondering if any of you are taking/planning to take raspberry leaf tea? I read that it is ok 2 start taking it at 32wks (so 2day 4 me

) Does any1 have any experience taking it? is it worth it?

I dont even know if i can find any here where i live but i was thinking of looking 2 see if i can find it.

Jo1984 · Mar 12th, 2010, 03:11 AM

Hi hun,
I'm planning on taking it.
I'll start at 32 weeks with 1 cup of tea a day then work up to 4 cups per day. You can also drink it during labour.
I have already stocked up on it, You can get it from Holland & Barett health food store.

I dont suppose I'll ever know if it will work in making the 2nd stage of labour quicker but I'm kind of willing to try anything to help me out.

Jo xx

kristen77 · Mar 12th, 2010, 03:18 AM

I've been drinking it since 32 weeks - cup a day to start, 2 cups a day from 34, 3 from 36 and then perhaps 4 - if I can manage it! - from 38 weeks! No idea if it works but have read really good things about it so def worth a try. Perhaps you could find some on the internet that will deliver to you?

jaybee · Mar 12th, 2010, 03:22 AM

Morning Hun,
At my antenatal classes at the weekend, the MW said she strongly recommends taking it as it can't do any harm and although there is no scientific evidence at this stage, it does seem to help Second Stage. However she did say, not to start with one cup until about 35 weeks and then go to 3-4 cups at 37 weeks.
So I am due to start taking any day now.

jaybee · Mar 12th, 2010, 03:23 AM

IForgot to mention that I have bought mine from an online health food shop on E-bay! No where near me sells it. If you want the website, then PM me and I'll send it to you.
xx

Pussy Galore · Mar 12th, 2010, 03:36 AM

I plan on getting the tablets from Holland & Barrett cos I don't like any form of tea!! You can buy these online easily!

I've read so many threads about this though and there does seem to be a real differing opinion as to when you should start taking it..

Lots of people suggest from 32 weeks, but I have also seen some mw's suggest from 35 wks.

I guess I will speak to my mw next week... who will no doubt confuse me even more!!

quail · Mar 12th, 2010, 05:56 AM

i have took them in 7 of my pregnancys and always started at 28 weeks.xxx

freckleonear · Mar 12th, 2010, 06:38 AM

I've been drinking two cups per day since 32 weeks and will probably try to increase it to three or four now. I bought mine at Holland and Barrett, but you can also buy it on eBay for a bit more. I can't stand it in tea form, so I make it up with a tiny bit of water, let it cool and then top it up with lemonade.

CocoaOne · Mar 12th, 2010, 06:57 AM

I started with a cup a day at 34 weeks and I'm now on 2 cups a day. Probably try 3 a day next week but it's hard to remember when you're busy! I've noticed a slight increase in BHs and general aches, but not sure if it's because of the RLT or just because I'm getting closer to the end now

MrsGlitz · Mar 12th, 2010, 07:04 AM

I take the tablets as I am not a tea or hot drink person. Started a week ago.

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maybebaby3 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gibraltar Posts: 6,282	Who is taking/going to be taking raspberry leaf tea? Hi I was wondering if any of you are taking/planning to take raspberry leaf tea? I read that it is ok 2 start taking it at 32wks (so 2day 4 me ) Does any1 have any experience taking it? is it worth it? I dont even know if i can find any here where i live but i was thinking of looking 2 see if i can find it.

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Mar 12th, 2010, 03:11 AM	#2
Jo1984 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Washington (UK - Near Newcastle) Posts: 1,633	Hi hun, I'm planning on taking it. I'll start at 32 weeks with 1 cup of tea a day then work up to 4 cups per day. You can also drink it during labour. I have already stocked up on it, You can get it from Holland & Barett health food store. I dont suppose I'll ever know if it will work in making the 2nd stage of labour quicker but I'm kind of willing to try anything to help me out. Jo xx

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Mar 12th, 2010, 03:18 AM	#3
kristen77 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 3,017	I've been drinking it since 32 weeks - cup a day to start, 2 cups a day from 34, 3 from 36 and then perhaps 4 - if I can manage it! - from 38 weeks! No idea if it works but have read really good things about it so def worth a try. Perhaps you could find some on the internet that will deliver to you?

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Mar 12th, 2010, 03:22 AM	#4
jaybee Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wiltshire/ Somerset Border. Posts: 2,786	Morning Hun, At my antenatal classes at the weekend, the MW said she strongly recommends taking it as it can't do any harm and although there is no scientific evidence at this stage, it does seem to help Second Stage. However she did say, not to start with one cup until about 35 weeks and then go to 3-4 cups at 37 weeks. So I am due to start taking any day now.

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Mar 12th, 2010, 03:23 AM	#5
jaybee Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wiltshire/ Somerset Border. Posts: 2,786	IForgot to mention that I have bought mine from an online health food shop on E-bay! No where near me sells it. If you want the website, then PM me and I'll send it to you. xx

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Mar 12th, 2010, 03:36 AM	#6
Pussy Galore Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: West Midlands Posts: 767	I plan on getting the tablets from Holland & Barrett cos I don't like any form of tea!! You can buy these online easily! I've read so many threads about this though and there does seem to be a real differing opinion as to when you should start taking it.. Lots of people suggest from 32 weeks, but I have also seen some mw's suggest from 35 wks. I guess I will speak to my mw next week... who will no doubt confuse me even more!!

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Mar 12th, 2010, 05:56 AM	#7
quail Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nottingham Posts: 3,164	i have took them in 7 of my pregnancys and always started at 28 weeks.xxx

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Mar 12th, 2010, 06:38 AM	#8
freckleonear Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Devon Posts: 2,733	I've been drinking two cups per day since 32 weeks and will probably try to increase it to three or four now. I bought mine at Holland and Barrett, but you can also buy it on eBay for a bit more. I can't stand it in tea form, so I make it up with a tiny bit of water, let it cool and then top it up with lemonade.

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Mar 12th, 2010, 06:57 AM	#9
CocoaOne Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Posts: 4,261	I started with a cup a day at 34 weeks and I'm now on 2 cups a day. Probably try 3 a day next week but it's hard to remember when you're busy! I've noticed a slight increase in BHs and general aches, but not sure if it's because of the RLT or just because I'm getting closer to the end now

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Mar 12th, 2010, 07:04 AM	#10
MrsGlitz Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bournemouth, Dorset Posts: 3,150	I take the tablets as I am not a tea or hot drink person. Started a week ago.

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