when to take rasberry leaf tea... ( I know this has prob been asked before.!!)

[twoplusone]

When can you start taking Rasberry leaf tea.

I will be 34weeks on sunday with my 3rd baby. Is it too early to start taking the capsules or drinking it?

Thank you.
xx

[Princesspowersparkle]

I think I have heard start taking from about week 36.
Hope it works for you- you are about 5 days ahead of me.
x

[Princesspowersparkle]

I think its supposed to make labour quicker. I don't think its meant to bring it on.
x

[twoplusone]

it helps the utereus along with the contractions (doesnt bring them on) think it helps strengthen the utereus making labour faster and easier.. (well thats the theory!)

[loler]

I started taking it from 34 weeks last time - upped the recommended does a week before the end (MW said wasn't a problem) - BH definately got stronger after taking. Not sure if they helped but had a fab birth!

[twoplusone]

Thanks all for the replies.. will start oin sunday then..

part of me still doesnt think I am having another baby, just started washing the pram and everything, baby clothes are getting done this afternoon, feel the need to get everything ready!!

[Gemtubbs]

Hello! I hear raspberry leaf is meant to be really good for strenghtening all of your uterus muscles. This sounds a bit nutty, but I had a pregnant guinea pig a couple of years ago and I gave her raspberry leaf, she gave birth to 5 babies with no trouble! I might like to take it a bit later in my pregnancy. Good luck with everything! Love Gem.xXx

[Mandyandbabyboo]

Where can you get it from? I have looked in Waitrose, Tesco and the local health food shop but can't find any...

[MissPitstop]

I get mine from Holland and Barrett but if you google it there are also loads of stores on line that sell it as well