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raspberry leaf tea/capsules?

5 replies

mumtoblaire · 19/06/2010 20:49

Was wondering..I bought these to start taking at 36wks, I am now planning on a elcs, Should I take these or not?

Think I shouldn't but honestly brain not functioning well in this heat.

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allibaba · 19/06/2010 20:56

If you're planning an elected c I wouldn't bother. Raspberry leaf is meant to soften the cervix and make it easier to open and then get the baby through. If you're a having a sunroof there's no need to soften the cervix

PrivetDancer · 19/06/2010 20:59

No, what is the point if you are having an elcs?

mumtoblaire · 19/06/2010 21:17

thanks that what i thought.

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addictedtofrazzles · 19/06/2010 21:43

Apparently, though, they are also really good at stimulating (not sure that is the right word!!?) breast milk supply too. So may be worth taking if you plan on breast feeding?

blossum · 21/06/2010 15:22

Leave them be unless you want to bring on labour...as alibaba says no point with elcs.Never heard it refered to as a "sunroof", made me laugh...Perhaps I'm easily amused.

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