Raspberry leaf tea

bcjones90

when did you start using it? And did you drink the tea or use the tablets?

lotsofdotts

You may want to change your name.

bcjones90

How do I do that? I use the app not the computer

Mommalawyer

If your question is geared towards inducing labor, this will not go over well on this board. Just an FYI.

And change your name.

bcjones90

No it's not. Raspberry leaf tea isn't meant to induce labor. It's only meant to help tone uterine muscles to help make contractions more effective during labor. And I'm trying to figure out how to do that now. Or how to delete the post.

bcjones90

No computer to use. I have an iPad though and still can't figure it out.

misshart00

I believe you have to go to the knot to change it. But I could be wrong.

bcjones90

I changed it on the knot but it hasn't changed on the post. How the heck do I delete the post?

bcjones90

woo! Got it! Thanks ladies.

AnotherSun

I drink two cups of raspberry leaf tea a day, have been for several months. My doctor said it can't hurt, a midwife friend said definitely drink it.

mle106

My midwife group suggests drinking it every day to help strengthen the uterus (NOT to induce labor, which it won't). I bought loose leaf tea and make a big pitcher of it to drink throughout the week. I drink it iced and like the taste! Not sure how much it helps, but I don't think it hurts to try either.

psychobutthead

I started drinking it in 2nd trimester. I've been lazy and haven't drank it at all in about a month. But I was just drinking one cup a day.

aggiebug

I have been drinking it since I hit 3rd tri. One of my favorite morning drinks is a raspberry tea from Market spice tea so I was very happy to be able to drink it again. The added bonus it may help with contractions when the time comes? Awesome.

wirtlehm

Now I need to go buy some raspberry leaf tea! I want a strong uterus! Adding to the grocery list now...

Mommalawyer

Sorry, I didn't mean to be snarky, however, it's on my "do not use" list from my doctor, because of the possibility of promoting labor. To each their own, but I'm not taking chances.

bhjones1980

I drank it around 35 weeks and later with DS.... I liked the taste.

Not sure if it helped tone my ute though.

I am not comfortable with this new user name... too close to mine

bhjones1980

dabu said:

bhjones1980 said:

I drank it around 35 weeks and later with DS.... I liked the taste.

Not sure if it helped tone my ute though.

I am not comfortable with this new user name... too close to mine

I thought it was you! @bhjones1980 and I thought to myself, this doesn't seem like a post she would write so I had to investigate.

IMPOSTER!!!!!  Sullying my good name.

chicagojackie

From any decent data I can find, I see that raspberry leaf tea is considered "LIKELY" safe in normal low-risk pregnancies.

Anyone high risk for any reason or who has had any complications or is multiple gestation should discuss with a provider.

The rest of you drinking gallons of tea everyday I think honestly you're just making expensive urine but you are so well hydrated so that's a good thing.

JessicaH1020

My midwife is one of the "I don't see a problem with it" people.  I have two cups a day, one in the morning and one in evening.   

munchkin8590

I just bought some. My Dr said having 1-3 cups a day isn't a problem. I'm not a big fan of the taste though. I have to add some cream or sugar to be able to drink it

slw0524

Our birthing instructor, who is also a doula recommended drinking 4 cups of raspberry leaf tea per day in your third trimester (starting 28 weeks).  She said to start with one or two cups and work your way up to 4 cups.  From what I read about it, it does not induce labor.

Maple403

Aren't Braxton Hicks supposed to tone your uterus? Those bad boys are enough for me.