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

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April 21st, 2009, 12:27 PM
MamaPan

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

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!
April 21st, 2009, 12:37 PM
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.
April 21st, 2009, 12:45 PM
MamaPan

thanks honey... i thought rlt was def earlier than that...??? but i am not sure...
maybe i am a bit ahead of myself!
April 21st, 2009, 01:45 PM
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.
April 21st, 2009, 02:03 PM
MamaPan

thanks bekz. ok i will start having the tea soon then...
April 21st, 2009, 02:53 PM
Serenitylee

what does this tea and tablets do?
April 21st, 2009, 03:02 PM
BekZ

The tea prepares your uterus for birth and the EPO helps to soften the cervix for birth
April 21st, 2009, 03:19 PM
Serenitylee

ah ok thank you :)
April 22nd, 2009, 09:04 AM
*The_Mrs.*

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

When should I start taking these things?
April 22nd, 2009, 09:08 AM
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...
April 22nd, 2009, 09:14 AM
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.

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