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EPO & RLT when and how much (mg)? (::celyn::)

StefandToddStefandTodd member
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Can you give me a little rundown on your EPO and RLT recommendations?  I found the EPO capsules today, but they had different dosages, and I wasn't sure which I should get or how much I should take/apply.  EPO should start at 36 weeks, right?

I have also been trying to drink the RLT, but I have been bad about getting two tea cups a day even, so I bought those in capsules.  Do you have a mg/day recommendation?  Could I do like 2 capsules/day + 2 cups of tea and then some days when I forget or know I won't get to the tea just do 4 capsules/day, do you think?

Would love to hear your thoughts.  TIA :) 

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Re: EPO & RLT when and how much (mg)? (::celyn::)

  • abell77abell77 member

    My mw just told me yesterday 1500mg per day orally.  Yes, you can start at 36 weeks and I think perhaps up the dosage a little bit each week until you deliver, but that part I would verify because I could be imagining that heard that somewhere. :)  If you plan to do it vaginally as well (I'm still on the fence about doing it before 40 weeks, but if I go past that I definitely will start) I think it's just one capsule at night, I'm not sure how much the mgs matter there.

    Your idea on the RLT seems reasonable to me, but I don't know too much about the capusle form.  Hopefully others will have some input.

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  • soon2Bkranzsoon2Bkranz member
    Where did you find capsules of RLT??
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  • StefandToddStefandTodd member
    imagesoon2Bkranz:
    Where did you find capsules of RLT??
    I'm not sure I should have abbreviated it RLT since the capsules are red raspberry leaf in capsules...not exactly tea :P ...but I found them at our local natural/health foods store.  The ladies on the Natural Birth board mentioned that they exist and I believe a lot of them get them online, so I just checked the natural foods store in our area and they were there!
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  • CelynCelyn member
    I've never used RRL capsules, so I don't know what the dosage on that should be.  Usually what I see recommended is one cup brewed to medicinal levels each morning.  EPO can be anywhere from 500mg a day or 500mg twice a day starting at 36 weeks.  I've seen some midwives suggest that you up it to 500mg three times a day at 38 weeks and start putting one 500mg capsule on your cervix before bed. There are some variations listed on Ronnie Falcao's site (gentlebirth.org).  It's always a good idea to alert your PCP that you'll be doing it, in case there's some reason it's contraindicated for you.
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