were can you get raspberry tea?

Question

last week i was on the site and read this lady's answer bout drinking raspberry tea helped her get preganat so i went to the grocery but didn't see any can i get it from a store. and can i drink any other kind of tea to help me get pg

Answer 1

Oh my gosh! According to the "what to expect" and "your pregnancy week by week" books, you should absolutly not have raspberry tea if you are trying to concieve or could be pregnant. That particular herb has been KNOWN to cause early labor and miscarriage...therefore I would now recommend you even test it if you are trying to conceive...even my Dr told me months ago not to mess around with that particular herbal tea cause I drink tons of tea...

(38 weeks pregnant)

*Edit* well, here is what I found on the subject...VERY suspicious...I think you should specifically ask YOUR Dr after reading all this contradictory info...

The herbal literature outlining the benefits and effects of raspberry leaf varies widely and is often conflicting. Anecdotal reports seem to indicate that the use of raspberry leaf can be unpredictable and in some cases produce the opposite effect to what you are trying to achieve. This may be related to the dose taken and/or perhaps each individual woman's physical response to the herb. For example:


Some herbalists recommend raspberry leaf to help prevent miscarriage, while others advise against taking raspberry leaf during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus and possibly cause a miscarriage. A few will recommend low doses during early pregnancy, increasing it after 12 weeks and again after 28 weeks. Raspberry leaf is also believed to reduce the chances of premature labour but has shown to increase uterine action after 16 to 20 weeks of pregnancy. At this stage, we do not know what the real effects are. Therefore, many caregivers err on the side of caution and advise avoiding it all together until the 3rd trimester.
Raspberry leaf is said to help with fertility and hormonal balance, but again, may not be recommended during early pregnancy.
It is believed that raspberry leaf can help with uterine cramping (during menstruation) and strong Braxton Hicks contractions during pregnancy. However, some women are more sensitive to the herb and can experience more cramping and stronger, more frequent Braxton Hicks contractions when taking raspberry leaf.
Some practitioners recommend raspberry leaf for morning sickness, but some women experience nausea from taking raspberry leaf. (Again, its safety during early pregnancy is not known.)
It is believed raspberry leaf can help with diarrhoea, but it may also act as a mild laxative and cause diarrhoea if used for other purposes.

Until we have more research, it can be difficult to know how beneficial raspberry leaf is and what the side effects may be.



Recommended dosages


At present there are no clear guidelines for the safe use of raspberry leaf tea, especially during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. The lack of research on raspberry leaf means we do not know how much, how often and when to take raspberry leaf. The 2 studies outlined previously tend to indicate that raspberry leaf is probably safe for mother and baby when taken after 28 to 32 weeks of pregnancy, but further research is needed to confirm this.

It is important to remember that any treatment (whether 'medical' or 'natural') that is capable of producing noticeable effects on your body is also capable of creating unwanted (and even dangerous) side affects for you and/or your baby. Just because it is 'natural' doesn't necessarily mean it is safe. However, many women continue to take raspberry leaf without any major complaints and caregivers continue to recommend its use.

Answer 2

I got mine at GNC. Though I used it when I was pregnant already (with my 4 yr old) and towards the end of the pregnancy. If I remember right I used to to help prepare my cervix to dialate and thin out.

Answer 3

i never herd that before . but try walmart