Raspberry Leaf

[lindsaymaree]

I had the tea and capsules from 35 weeks, although I ended up being induced, I don't think taking it could hurt. I actually really liked the tea!! =p

Everyone's probablly different and some people may be more sensitive to it then others?

All the best for the rest of your pregnancy!! xx

[Bloom]

I used the tablets from 34 weeks (didn't like the tea) and I had very effective contractions. (Nothing to fully dialated in 6 hours, I was already fully dialated by the time we got to the hospital!). I created the raspberry leaf tablets with this! I will certainly be doing it again next time.

[~clover~]

I'll be trying it this time around. I bought some when pg with DS, but only got one try, coz he was born the next morning! It's sposed to help bring on labour, but I doubt its that good (I was 39+ weeks & had already had 2 contractions that morning)
I'm gonna start around 30 weeks this time. Not sure how much I'll handle a day, but I'll give it a go
A few BB girls have prefered the tea iced with honey. I'm not sure how I'll have it yet...

[~Hestia~]

Have been thinking about this - my length of labour was more due to bub's position than anything else. Possibly the raspberry leaf did help as when I got to hospital I was already 8cm dilated. And when my contractions started they were very strong & regular. My body was working very hard to turn bubs around!

[dusty]

My midwife has recommended it from 34 weeks on (few days to go). I'm hoping it will help

[Artechim]

I took the tablets from 34 weeks with my DD. I would definitely take them again, I had no pushing stage - she just moved down and crowned without any help, then a tiny little push and she shot out. I don't know if it was the RL but my contractions were certainly very effective.

[Alina0210]

I have drunk Raspberry Leaf tea with all my pregnancies.

Always starting with 1 cup a day at 32wks with a little honey, and increasing to 3-4cups a day by 39wks... DS - contractions started 3mins apart and didn't get any closer or further apart, even with the epidural, labour was 12hrs. DD - contractions again 3mins apart, labour 4 1/2hrs. (I also take Evening primrose oil from 37wks)

it also helps uterus contract, bleeding and also helps bring ur milk in too...

[chocolatecatty]

Artechim - interesting re. the pushing (or non-pushing rather). I didn't push my second bub out - I just focussed on relaxing and my body pushed her out. I'd been drinking RLT for that pregnancy too so wonder if it was related? Interesting thought.