Red Raspberry Leaf tea and TTC?

Premomt · May 21st, 2009, 16:17 PM

Hey girls~

I've heard some conflicting things about red raspberry leaf tea, and I am hoping you can help me figure out fact from fiction.

Is red raspberry leaf tea ok to drink throughout TTC? I have heard yes, no, and only up until ov.

I have read more about RLT and inducing labor in the end stages of pregnancy than i have about ttc, which leads me to believe it is not something I should be drinking on a daily basis while ttc.

Any advice ladies??

loulou58 · May 21st, 2009, 16:18 PM

Yeh my friend who is due in 2 weeks has been told to drink some to start her off but ive got no clue about drinking it during TTC.

XxDellixX · May 21st, 2009, 16:31 PM

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Originally Posted by loulou58

Yeh my friend who is due in 2 weeks has been told to drink some to start her off but ive got no clue about drinking it during TTC.

I tried it 2 or 3 weeks before i was due but it didnt do anything. Ive not heard about it whilst TTC though. x

toby2 · May 21st, 2009, 16:34 PM

i would avoid it- am fairly certain they use it to bring on labour as it can cause the uterus to contract-not ideal for ttc!

smokey · May 21st, 2009, 16:51 PM

I have had a discussion with someone about this before with someone that recomended everyone take it and i disagreed, this is what i am led to understand about it.
Rasberry leaf tea (not to be confussed with rasberry tea) is mainly used to help with inducing labour and to detach and pass the placenta because it produces contractions in the uterus, it is also used outside of tcc to strengthen the uterus (contraction causes a stronger uterus in the long run)
However its my understanding that it is not advised to be taken while ttc especialy after ov and in early stages of pregnancy as the contracting uterus causes parts to break away (not a good idea when you want a sticky bean)
everyone should read about it and make there own educated choices im not saying dont take it im just saying this is why i wouldnt take the risk.

Premomt · May 21st, 2009, 17:42 PM

go figure I just bought some and I am in the tww.

If it is the case that it helps stimulate uterine contractions, I wonder if it would help like EPO does while TTC? Taken between end of period, and ov EPO stimulates uterine contractions to help move the

along.

here are some of the things I have read so far...

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Red raspberry leaf tea is believed by some herbalists to help prevent pregnancy complications and make delivery easier. While there is little scientific evidence to support these claims, many people do believe in their effectiveness.

Brewed as a tea, red raspberry leaf is one of the safest and commonly used tonic herbs for women wanting to get pregnant or for women who are already pregnant. Red Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus) tones the uterus, improves contractions and decreases constipation. It also contains many vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and calcium. The alkaloid fragrine is thought to help tone the uterus.

To make raspberry leaf tea, pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 or 2 teaspoons of dried leaf, steep for 10 minutes, and then sweeten to taste. Unlike many medicinal herbs, raspberry leaf actually has a pleasant taste! During pregnancy, drink 2 to 3 cups daily.

As always, check with your physician before starting such a regimen. It is generally thought that red raspberry leaf tea should be safe during pregnancy. However, there is some belief that red raspberry leaf can cause minor spotting in the beginning of a pregnancy. Contact your physician for more information.

and

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RRL tea also helps with fertility (ie: getting preggers) and helps to avoid miscarriage, at least in the first 12 weeks. The controversy about uterine contractions usually is in reference to the period after 12 weeks, and before 8-9 months.

And I found a very informative site here:
http://journeytocrunchville.wordpres...t-woman-needs/
that states RRLT is the safest tea to drink durring pregnancy.
I would love to hear some other opinions as well so please pipe in if you can share!

Quest55 · Nov 15th, 2010, 17:23 PM

I know this is an old thread, but I was researching this and found someone had already asked about it. Any new information out there?? I dont want to drink the tea if it will be bad for ttc...esp after ovulation.

arianne · Feb 3rd, 2011, 13:45 PM

Hi, I just bought some raspberry leaf tea and was wondering about this as well... anyone taking it while ttc?

Mommy_Moose · May 20th, 2011, 11:34 AM

From the reading I've done, it is suggested for use from cycle day 1 until ovulation and NOT after ovulation in case you are pregnant.

I drank it after I hit full term when I was pregnant with my son as I read it strengthens your uterus and helps with labor and delivery. I believe it did help as my labor did not last long. My water broke at 2am and my son was born at 9:16am.

Aliciatm · May 20th, 2011, 11:34 AM

Ras Tea is great for the reproductive organs for females

May 21st, 2009, 16:17 PM	#1
Premomt Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,994	Red Raspberry Leaf tea and TTC? Hey girls~ I've heard some conflicting things about red raspberry leaf tea, and I am hoping you can help me figure out fact from fiction. Is red raspberry leaf tea ok to drink throughout TTC? I have heard yes, no, and only up until ov. I have read more about RLT and inducing labor in the end stages of pregnancy than i have about ttc, which leads me to believe it is not something I should be drinking on a daily basis while ttc. Any advice ladies??

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May 21st, 2009, 16:18 PM	#2
loulou58 Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 697	Yeh my friend who is due in 2 weeks has been told to drink some to start her off but ive got no clue about drinking it during TTC.

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toby2 Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Devon,England Posts: 1,713	i would avoid it- am fairly certain they use it to bring on labour as it can cause the uterus to contract-not ideal for ttc!

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May 21st, 2009, 16:51 PM	#5
smokey Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Surrey Posts: 7,690	I have had a discussion with someone about this before with someone that recomended everyone take it and i disagreed, this is what i am led to understand about it. Rasberry leaf tea (not to be confussed with rasberry tea) is mainly used to help with inducing labour and to detach and pass the placenta because it produces contractions in the uterus, it is also used outside of tcc to strengthen the uterus (contraction causes a stronger uterus in the long run) However its my understanding that it is not advised to be taken while ttc especialy after ov and in early stages of pregnancy as the contracting uterus causes parts to break away (not a good idea when you want a sticky bean) everyone should read about it and make there own educated choices im not saying dont take it im just saying this is why i wouldnt take the risk.

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Nov 15th, 2010, 17:23 PM	#7
Quest55 Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 193	I know this is an old thread, but I was researching this and found someone had already asked about it. Any new information out there?? I dont want to drink the tea if it will be bad for ttc...esp after ovulation.

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Feb 3rd, 2011, 13:45 PM	#8
arianne Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 217	Hi, I just bought some raspberry leaf tea and was wondering about this as well... anyone taking it while ttc?

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May 20th, 2011, 11:34 AM	#9
Mommy_Moose Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 540	From the reading I've done, it is suggested for use from cycle day 1 until ovulation and NOT after ovulation in case you are pregnant. I drank it after I hit full term when I was pregnant with my son as I read it strengthens your uterus and helps with labor and delivery. I believe it did help as my labor did not last long. My water broke at 2am and my son was born at 9:16am.

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Aliciatm Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,765	Ras Tea is great for the reproductive organs for females

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