I heard people say to drink raspberry tea to get your labor going...?

Question

But is that raspberry tea like you get fomr Taco Bell or is this tea made from raspberry leaves or what?

Answer 1

It is tea made from the leaves of a red raspberry bush, however red raspberry leaf is a NOURISHING herb not an oxytocic herb nor an emmenogogue.

Red raspberry leaf will reduce the risks of preterm birth, PROM, post-dates, c-section and instrument delivery but it will NOT cause labour to start.

Raspberry leaf Rubus idaeus L. [Rosaceae]

As a pregnancy tonic, raspberry leaf is widely known, as it has a long, well-documented history of use by pregnant women in China, Europe, and North America (Lieberman, 1995). Steeped in boiling water, the fresh or dried leaves make a nutritionally rich, flavourful tea that is said to nourish and tone the gravid uterus. In addition, "for centuries, women prone to miscarriage have been urged to drink raspberry leaf tea throughout their pregnancy to help them carry the baby to term" (Duke, 1997). This recommendation may reflect the role of nutrition in preventing complications such as miscarriage, postpartum hemorrhage, and premature or postdate labour (Cryns, 1995;Hudson, 1999;Parsons et al., 1999;Romm, 1997;Scott, 1998;Weed, 1986). The herb contains vitamins A, B complex, C, and E (Lipo, 1996;Weed, 1986) as well as calcium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium (Weed, 1986). Magnesium and manganese are also present in high levels (Pedersen, 1998;Belew, 1999) as are selenium, tin, and aluminum (Pedersen, 1998).

The tannins, polypeptides, and flavonoids in raspberry leaves account for the herb's astringent, stimulating, and soothing properties (Bartram, 1998;Grieve, 1971;Hobbs and Keville, 1998). Of particular medicinal interest is an alkaloid isolated in 1941 and identified as fragarine, an inhibitor of uterine action(Whitehouse, 1941). In the popular literature, fragarine (also called fragine, fragrine, or fragerine) is described as toning the uterine and pelvic muscles, thereby facilitating an easy childbirth (Bartram, 1998;Hudson, 1999;Lieberman, 1995;Romm, 1997;Weed, 1986).

The uterine stimulant and relaxant effects of raspberry leaf have been demonstrated in laboratory animals (Whitehouse, 1941); (Burn and Withell, 1941) but have not been studied in rigorous human trials. A recent retrospective study of raspberry leaf tea in childbearing women found a decreased likelihood of premature or overdue labour and of medical intervention in labour (Parsons et al., 1999). The herb is not implicated in any childbirth complications, and no evidence of long-term toxic or teratogenic effects has been found (McFarlin et al., 1999). Nevertheless, in view of its stimulant effect on the uterus, the tea is sometimes recommended only in the third trimester (Bartram, 1998;Grieve, 1971;Hobbs and Keville, 1998); Whitehouse, 1941; (Balch and Balch, 1990;Burn and Withell, 1941;McFarlin et al., 1999;Ody, 1999), although use throughout pregnancy, often with progressively increasing dosage, has been advocated by herbalists and midwives (Gardner, 1987;Lieberman, 1995;Romm, 1997). Brinker (1998) lists raspberry leaf as contraindicated in women who have a history of very fast labours.
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"Red Raspberry leaf does not start labor or promote contractions.It is NOT an emmenagogue or oxytocic herb. What it does is help strengthen the pelvic and uterine muscles so that once labor does start the muscles will be more efficient."
http://konzababy.tripod.com/RRL.htm

The first study is a retrospective observational study of 108 mothers over a 6 month period (Jan-July 1998). Of this group, 57 women (52.8%) consumed raspberry leaf products (tea or tablets) during their pregnancy and 51 women (47.2%) did not (being the control group). Most of the women taking raspberry leaf started doing so at some stage between 28 and 34 weeks of the pregnancy, but a few started as early as 8 weeks and others as late as 39 weeks. The study could not identify any side effects from taking raspberry leaf and it indicated that the herb may help prevent women having a premature or overdue baby and may be less likely to need an artificial rupture of their membranes (breaking the waters by the caregiver). They were also less likely to require a caesarean section, forceps or vacuum birth than the women in the control group. (Parsons 1999)
http://www.birth.com.au/class.asp?class=67&page=25

The second study was a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 192 first time mothers (average age 28.5 years) who had their babies between May 1999 and February 2000. One group of women took raspberry leaf tablets (1, 200mg twice per day) from 32 weeks of their pregnancy until labour started and the control group took a placebo. There were no identified side effects for either mother or baby, but contrary to popular belief, it did not shorten the 1st stage of labour. The only clinically significant findings were a shortening of the 2nd stage of labour (by about 10 minutes), a lower rate of forceps deliveries (19.3% vs. 30.4%) and less chance of Caesarean (62.4% vs. 50.6%) for the women who took raspberry leaf. Both groups of women experienced similar occurrences of nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and constipation. (Simpson et al. 2001)
http://www.birth.com.au/class.asp?class=67&page=25

Researchers in Australia analyzed the safety and effectiveness of raspberry leaf tablets on the duration of labor. In the study of pregnant women, they could not identify any adverse effects for either the mothers or their babies. They did find that women who ingested raspberry leaf might be less likely to receive a Cesarean section, and observed a 35 percent reduction in forceps deliveries for women using raspberry leaf, compared to other women.

In another double-blind, randomized trial, the use of raspberry leaf tablets by women in their last month of pregnancy was associated with a significant shortening of stage-two labor, but not of stage one.
Researchers in Australia analyzed the safety and effectiveness of raspberry leaf tablets on the duration of labor. In the study of pregnant women, they could not identify any adverse effects for either the mothers or their babies. They did find that women who ingested raspberry leaf might be less likely to receive a Cesarean section, and observed a 35 percent reduction in forceps deliveries for women using raspberry leaf, compared to other women.

In another double-blind, randomized trial, the use of raspberry leaf tablets by women in their last month of pregnancy was associated with a significant shortening of stage-two labor, but not of stage one.

There has been research on the effects of raspberry leaf extracts on animals and on women in the first week after birth (Burn & Withell, 1941; Whitehouse, 1941). Raspberry leaf was found to cause a relaxant effect on the uterus. It was believed that this relaxant effect caused the uterine contractions of labour to become better coordinated and more efficient, thus shortening the length of labour. It is also commonly assumed that women who take raspberry leaf throughout labour will have an improved second and third stage of labour. Consequently there is supposed to be a reduced risk of bleeding after birth.
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Answer 2

When they are saying not to drink it with out consulting together with your medical professional it is only a precaution for authorized factors and likewise since they have no idea some thing approximately your being pregnant for a few ladies it's going to simply no longer be a good option for them to have it...which could be infrequent besides. Naturopath's advocate the consumption of Raspberry Leaf Tea for the duration of the final eight weeks of your being pregnant and the primary eight weeks of motherhood to help and improve uterine wellness. Raspberry Leaf is a unique herb that tones the reproductive procedure. It restores the uterus and harmonises the hormones. It additionally has unique nutritive homes which can be additionally major no longer handiest whilst conceiving, however via out the complete being pregnant. But as soon as pregnant it's major to simply use the tea (two heaped teaspoons to a medium pot of water, brew for 10-quarter-hour and drink via out the day). For it to be mighty for the duration of being pregnant it isn't approximately how prime the dose, however that it's taken in its average type. Taking too larger dose for the duration of being pregnant is possibly damaging, because of this it's exceptional to hinder capsules.

Answer 3

Raspberry tea will not get your labor going. It is a uterine toner which will supposedly help you deliver easier and quicker. Yes, it's made from raspberry leaves and you can even buy it at many regular grocery stores.

Answer 4

I am 39 weeks pregnant...and drinking it....not working for me. It's not raspberry flavored. You need to go to an organic or health food store and the only ingredients should be "raspberry leaves". It's horrible....but try it, it might work for you.

Answer 5

Red rasp LEAF tea is an herbal tea that many women drink during pregnancy. It helps tone the uterus so that labor is more efficient. It will not put someone into labor.
It is very different than rasp flavored tea.

Answer 6

real tea from raspberry leaf. You can actually get capsules of red rasp leaf at healthfood stores, so if you hate tea you can just tske them .

Answer 7

I've heard of taking caster or castor oil, I've read that alot. I would ask your doctor about how much to take. I read that is what midwives recommend. Good Luck

Answer 8

Yeah it doesn't work i tried everything even castor oil...i just had my son 2 weeks ago just wait or get induced at 38 weeks........Everything else doesn't work and the castor oil is DISGUSTING

Answer 9

Tea is a myth--to get labor going--proven fact, have sex.