sorry, but am 33 + 5 and wonder if i should start taking raspberry leaf tea now and if so how much???

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bit scared as friends swears by it to start labour... but been doing my home work and looks to just prepare. also if it did start labour what are the chances of my baby being ok?

I wouldn't want to give birth at that stage, wait a bit longer, be patient!

it doesn't really start labour, it's more preparing the uterus for labour. Not sure of daily amounts - have your tried googling it? and the loose tea is supposedly more effective than a tablet. Doesn't taste v nice however - add some honey or sugar! I am 34 wks and will prob start in a couple of weeks. Seems to remember I used to have 3 cups a day ( when I remembered) with dd1 and dd2)
good luck!

hana, did you deliever early?

no, the dd's were born just a few days past 40 weeks.

I thought it wsn't recommended until past 37 weeks. A birth before then is considered preterm and carries higher risks.

am thinkikng i might not take it this time though - was recently in hospital for 2 weeks with placental abruption, hoping my uterus is 'toned' enough with 2 previous normal deliveries!!