EPO and RLT and Per Massage... when???

[MamaPan]

hi all
i bet i asked this exact question in my last pregnancy.... but i have forgotten
when is it best to start drinking RLT and in what amounts?
and when do i start EPO insertions? again in what dosage...
and while i am at it, perineal massage - around 34wks?
thanks!

[BekZ]

I think RLT and EPO from 36wks. I actually can't remember the dosages though. I know someone who does so I'll give her a call and let you know...By then another BB member would have answered for sure.

[MamaPan]

thanks honey... i thought rlt was def earlier than that...??? but i am not sure...
maybe i am a bit ahead of myself!

[BekZ]

Ok heres the go from a very good source.

RLT anytime preferably start in the second tri. Start with 3 cups per day and up to 5 cups from 35kws.

EPO orally from 34-35wks and then add vaginally 2 at night (wear a pad) from 37wks. 38wks + up the EPO internally to 3 or 4.

Personally I can't cope with drinking that much tea so I took RLT in tab form from 36wks.

[MamaPan]

thanks bekz. ok i will start having the tea soon then...

[Serenitylee]

what does this tea and tablets do?

[BekZ]

The tea prepares your uterus for birth and the EPO helps to soften the cervix for birth

[Serenitylee]

ah ok thank you

[*The_Mrs.*]

Now I think RLT= Raspberry Leaf Tea, correct? Yet, what is EPO?

When should I start taking these things?

[MamaPan]

HI jessica
yep RLT - rasp leaf tea. you can drink the tea itself or have tablet form
EPO = evening primrose oil....
I will follow the guidelines Bekz put above...

[Serenitylee]

Oh yes I have heard about RLT. Was not sure when you can start taking it though or when it was best to start taking it.