red raspberry leaf tea

Willubmine

Yep we passed Buggy's birthday so I officially am starting to work toward labor and delivery of this little critter. We are 36 Weeks...and prepping my body. No I am not pushing for early delivery I want a fully cooked critter but I would like my body to do things as naturally as possible without too much intervention.

Anyway like the post title says I am drinking RRL tea. Made it iced and No Sweetener....much tastier to my palate than hot with honey. Just thought I would share that lovely tidbit of information.

Happy mothers day!

kriskell

I'm drinking a cup right now.

BLT20051

What are the benefits of the tea?

MrsBarron90

Baconlettucetomato:

What are the benefits of the tea?

From what I read it's supposed to help strengthen the uterus. I asked my doctor but she didn't really seem to think it mattered. I think it depends on who you ask. Some people swear by it while others do not.

skio

I drink four cups a day, lol.

I was told by my doula that you need to drink a "medicinal quantity" for it to actually help, which she said is 4 to 5 eight ounce servings per day. It's hard to get that much in, but I'm doing the iced tea, too, and that helps.

Monkeybutt80

I ordered some and have been drinking them. Not sure if it really makes labor easier but Can't hurt, right?

kaleyandjason

I've been drinking the Earth Mama Angel Baby version. It's tasty!

Willubmine

skio:

I drink four cups a day, lol.

I was told by my doula that you need to drink a "medicinal quantity" for it to actually help, which she said is 4 to 5 eight ounce servings per day. It's hard to get that much in, but I'm doing the iced tea, too, and that helps.

I can get 3 or 4 in a day...but I like unsweetened ice tea so its helpful without adding too many calories in my diet. And its easier than drinking "a million gallons of water" each day. ::mobile smiley::

Willubmine

Baconlettucetomato:

What are the benefits of the tea?

Supposed to "soften" your uterine muscles to make contractions more effective. And its supposed to help your reproductive organs in general.

lioness13

I have been drinking it with cream and sugar and adding ice for an icy drink during the day. I drink it 23 times a day but have been trying to stretch to 4. I'm going to make a gallon today and see if that will increase my intake.

FordFalcor

This is purely anecdotal but I drank it daily while pregnant with Lucy and my L and D experience was short and relatively easy. I'm drinking it again for sure.

skio

ihearttab:

This is purely anecdotal but I drank it daily while pregnant with Lucy and my L and D experience was short and relatively easy. I'm drinking it again for sure.

I don't care if its anecdotal, I LOVE hearing success stories about any/all of the wacky things I'm doing to help my labor go smoothly!

Willubmine

skio:

ihearttab:

This is purely anecdotal but I drank it daily while pregnant with Lucy and my L and D experience was short and relatively easy. I'm drinking it again for sure.

I don't care if its anecdotal, I LOVE hearing success stories about any/all of the wacky things I'm doing to help my labor go smoothly!

Ummm...Yup! I hadn't heard of this with William....but I am willing to try EVERYTHING for a smooth labor.

tantdylf

skio:

ihearttab:

This is purely anecdotal but I drank it daily while pregnant with Lucy and my L and D experience was short and relatively easy. I'm drinking it again for sure.

I don't care if its anecdotal, I LOVE hearing success stories about any/all of the wacky things I'm doing to help my labor go smoothly!

I'm totally sold now. No seriously though, I hope it works!

Willubmine

hannaht4321:

I've heard people say they have ordered it on Amazon, but can you just find it in a regular grocery store?

I found mine at a health food store...but was told I could get it at my local grocers. It wasn't too expensive. 8.99 for 24 bags. And each bag can make two 8oz cups of tea if brewed "right"...I just fill a two cup measure cup with boiling water drop in a tea bag and steep for 15 minutes. Then I let it cool and add lots of ice and drink it down.

I prefer it iced and no sweetener. But some mamas say hot with honey. Try it different ways to see how you like it. But you have to get a lot in each day for it to be effective.

Mrsfispego

Red raspberry tea also helps to produce more breast milk! 

lioness13

I made a gallon of it on Sunday and have been drinking 2 16oz cup fulls a day. I added a little sugar when it was warm. I drink it cold and add some almond milk. I like it like that.

KEK1025

I'm willing to give it a try.  Any specific brand or are they all the same?

AbbeyGirlBride

Ordered mine off of Amazon yesterday (yay Prime!) so I should start mine tomorrow.  

Saw a video where a lady turned her very strong brew into ice cubes, then added to other juice and blended to make a smoothie.  Seemed like a good alternative way to have enough.

Hope it helps everyone!  We should have a post-labor report to see how it worked for everyone!