Red Raspberry Leaf Tea

rkaarnold · November 2015

I'm 31 weeks and thinking about starting a tea regimen. Just sending if any of y'all have used red raspberry leaf tea and if so when your started drinking it and if it helped with labor.
Thanks y'all.

ammnam14 · November 2015

Talk to your doctor. I asked about it and was advised to start drinking at 37 weeks.

cMichelle0423 · November 2015

Unless you have history of preterm labor, you can start drinking the tea whenever. I'm 24 weeks pregnant with my third and have already been drinking it for about a month.

fishsticks-n-custard · November 2015

cMichelle0423 said:

Unless you have history of preterm labor, you can start drinking the tea whenever. I'm 24 weeks pregnant with my third and have already been drinking it for about a month.

Agree with this. I'd ask your OB, but mine was fine with it whenever since I have no history of preterm labor. I've been drinking it since 30 weeks. I actually enjoy the flavor so I made it into iced tea to drink when I get home from my walks (it's still warm here in Texas).

oceanchild · November 2015

I started drinking the tea when we were TTC and haven't stopped. I was always told by my Hc providers that it was good for "anyone with a uterus" haha

Melissadmag · November 2015

My doc gave me the go ahead to have up to a quart a day of it. I'm 35 weeks.

SummerFall03 · November 2015

What exactly does the tea do? If I am having a c-section, is it irrelevant to me, or something I should still consider by 37 weeks?

PrimRoseMama · November 2015

SummerFall03 said:

What exactly does the tea do? If I am having a c-section, is it irrelevant to me, or something I should still consider by 37 weeks?

The purpose is to tone the uterus for more effective contractions while in labor. You need to ask your OB if they want you to have anything like this. Traditionally, its my understanding that those scheduled for a section are to avoid strong contractions (unless trying for a VBAC) to avoid strain on the uterus. Ask your OB/midwife team how they want to approach this. Hope this helps!

PrimRoseMama · November 2015

https://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy-health/herbal-tea/

info on EPO (usually used in conjunction to help ripen the cervix)
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/evening-primrose/safety/hrb-20059889

"Red Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus) tones the uterus, improves contractions and decreases constipation. Most tonics need to be used regularly, for a tonic is to the cells much like exercise is to the muscles; not much help when done irregularly . But you will still benefit even from occasional use of tonics during pregnancy, since they contain nourishing factors. The herb comes in forms of leaves to make teas or tonics as well as pill like capsules you can swallow.
Most of the benefits given to regular use of Raspberry lea tea throughout pregnancy can be traced to the strengthening power of fragrine, an alkaloid which gives tone to the muscles of the pelvic region, including the uterus itself; and to the nourishing power of the vitamins and minerals found in this plant. There is rich concentration of Vitamin C, the presence of Vitamin E and the easily assimilated calcium and iron. Raspberry leaves also contain vitamins A and B complex and many minerals, including phosphorus and potassium.

According to Susun Weed, author of “Wise Woman, Herbal for the Childbearing Years,” the benefits listed below for drinking a Raspberry leaf brew before and throughout pregnancy are as follows:
• Increasing fertility in both men and women. Red Raspberry leaf is an excellent fertility herb when combined with Red Clover. Preventing miscarriage and hemorrhage. Raspberry leaf tones the uterus and helps prevent miscarriage and postpartum hemorrhage from a relaxed or atonic uterus. Use raspberry leaf infusion to help facilitate placenta delivery. Chips of frozen raspberry leaf infusion sucked throughout labor help keep the uterus working strongly and smoothly. Easing of morning sickness. Many women attest to raspberry leaves’ gentle relief of nausea and stomach distress throughout pregnancy. Drink a cup or two of raspberry leaf tea or infusion each day. Sipping the infusion before getting up or sucking on ice cubes made from the infusion increases the strength of this remedy.
• Reducing pain during labor and after birth. By toning the muscles used during labor and birth,
Raspberry leaf eliminates many of the reasons for a painful birth and prolonged recovery. It does not
counter the pain of dilation of the cervix.

Red Raspberry Leaves do not start or encourage labor. It can help the contractions to be productive
once true labor has begun because it strengthens the uterine and pelvic muscles but it is not an oxytonic
herb (one that would induce labor). That being said, it’s important to talk with your midwife,
obstetrician or herbalist before beginning drinking red raspberry leaf tea or taking a supplement. Some
will recommend you wait until you are 36 weeks along before incorporating the tea into your health
regime while others may encourage you to begin right away. Each situation and pregnancy is different
so it’s best to get other’s opinions before beginning red raspberry
Tea"

https://www.midwiferycareassociates.com/RRLEAFTEA.pdf

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