Red raspberry leaf tea

AlliJeee · September 2014

I just got a text from a friend who is in the December bump group. I guess they're chatting it up about drinking Red raspberry leaf prior to labor - that it helps? Anyone here have experience with this?

highbornhunter · September 2014

I've been drinking a blend from Yogi (their Mother-to-be tea) that has it. One of my friends swears it helped with her second labor.

absolutelymaybe · September 2014

I drank it in prep for IVF and all I have to add is that it tastes like freaking ass.

*shudders*

I still have nightmares.

(I'm not a tea drinker, though).

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mander82 · September 2014

Never had it, but I ordered some....no idea if I will like it or not. I can't find it in any stores around me, so I ordered some from amazon.

I like tea....but if it sucks too bad, it will get tossed out.

tilelady85 · September 2014

i'm also not a tea drinker....I just got the pills, not sure when to start taking them though.

fyreandblood · September 2014

I've had a few cups of Traditional Medicinals RRL tea and noticed that my BH contractions got worse when i drank it and i had some sharp cramps. Freaked me out o_o i'm hoping it was just my uterus saying "time to practice laborrrrr." Most peeps have positive experiences, my body just hates me

MuchlyGen · September 2014

I drank it near the end of my first two pregnancies and had fairly easy, quick labors. But I've never not drunk it, so I have no idea if it helped, haha.

ShelleyElla22 · September 2014

I tried drinking it at the end of my last pregnancy and it did nothing for me. I have heard that you need to make it really strong (like 3 tea bags in a cup) and drink it multiple times in a day which I didn't do.

mussalynn · October 2014

I drank a lot of it with DS (and will with this one too). I'm a tea drinker so I didn't find it that bad, but it definitely tastes a lot better if you add a little sugar/honey/whatever you sweeten things with.

mommymeg143 · October 2014

fyreandblood said:
I've had a few cups of Traditional Medicinals RRL tea and noticed that my BH contractions got worse when i drank it and i had some sharp cramps. Freaked me out o_o i'm hoping it was just my uterus saying "time to practice laborrrrr." Most peeps have positive experiences, my body just hates me

This!!! I had a cup one night before bed and woke up with really bad cramps. I'm not sure if it was because of the tea or not but I haven't tried to drink it again since.

soulcupcake · October 2014

I started the thread @slaps posted. I've been drinking it here and there, sometimes three cups a day, since 25/26 weeks. I also drank it during the last half of three other pregnancies. I tend to brew very large and strong batches during the last month, from about 37 weeks.

mrsodonnell12 · October 2014

I've drank it with all 3 pregnancies. I started at 32 weeks.

fyreandblood · October 2014

mommymeg143 said:

fyreandblood said:
I've had a few cups of Traditional Medicinals RRL tea and noticed that my BH contractions got worse when i drank it and i had some sharp cramps. Freaked me out o_o i'm hoping it was just my uterus saying "time to practice laborrrrr." Most peeps have positive experiences, my body just hates me
This!!! I had a cup one night before bed and woke up with really bad cramps. I'm not sure if it was because of the tea or not but I haven't tried to drink it again since.

I def thought it was a fluke, but i had a cup tonight that caused horrible BH contractions and a headache! So glad i'm not the only one! Idk if it's our lady bits prepping for labor times or what but jeez.

BkBaby118 · October 2014

I drink the organic Pregnancy Tea by Traditional Medicinals, which is a blend of different leaf teas but mostly contains raspberry leaf. I've been brewing about 8 oz. daily since the start of 3rd trimester, but plan to bump it up when I reach 36 weeks (next week). I can't say yet if it will help with labor, but it won't hurt.

AuthorMomof2 · October 2014

Yes, this has been common practice for decades. I drink Earth Mama Organic at Babies R Us and Target, it tastes just fine, and I drink two mugs per day. It's called Third Trimester Organic Tea from them and works really well for me. Good luck!

mander82 · October 2014

Since someone else ressurected this thread, I will add that I tried out the Yogi Mother to Be tea last night and I thought it was yummy. Going to try the red raspberry one now!

AnnieRoo13 · October 2014

I actually just started drinking red raspeberry leaf tea yesterday- at the start of 35 weeks. I have had 3 cups today and it's okay. I'm not adding anything to sweeten it as I don't need the extra calories, but I don't mind it. I'm going to try to drink at least 3 cups per day while I'm at work. The instructions do say it has to steep for 10-15 minutes though FYI.

We'll see if it makes a difference- I wouldn't really know either way!

JFH2010 · October 2014

I drank it throughout 2nd & 3rd trimester last time and had an easy L&D, but who knows if the tea had anything to do with it! I just started again this time. I bought it in bulk online and I aim to have several strong cups per day.

silverwings72 · October 2014

Do they make them in tablet form? I'm not good at drinking tea. Has anyone tried a pill that isn't full of extra chemicals and food dye?

Eta- stupid iPad!

Kristil2014 · October 2014

@silverwings72‌ they do make it in capsule form. I have been taking some since last Wednesday. The bottle I have says you should take 2 a day. I can only stomach one.

staugustinewedding · October 2014

I drink "Pregnancy Tea" by Traditional Medicine and it has red raspberry leaf in it..it's delicious and apparently aids in a healthy labor!

AnnieRoo13 · October 2014

@OLJ1010‌ that's the one I'm drinking as well. I don't mind the taste either, it's pretty mellow IMO!

misterdonut · October 2014

midwife and doula recommended it for natural birthing. ordered a bunch of "pregnancy tea" medicinals brand?? of of amazon and have been chugging 2 cups a day. figured it cant hurt trying

mander82 · October 2014

@OLJ1010‌ I think that's right, even if it doesn't specify "red" on the box.

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