My mother in-law told me about how it strengthens your uterus and that is what I have been drinking it for.
Today I saw on the internet ladies drinking it to help them with labor.
Is it still good for me to drink this early in pregnancy?
I'm am 5 weeks.
2007-10-22 04:59:14 · 8 answers · asked by fiona1 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
i was told by midwives and doctors to only drink it after 36 weeks as it strengthens your uterine muscles and therefore makes each contraction(when they start) more effective.check with your own midwives though as the advice may have changed . good luck with baby!!
2007-10-22 05:23:53 · answer #1 · answered by fingerlickinchicken 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never take any herbal supplement, including teas, unless you have reviewed them with your physician. Some herbals can be fine, but others may have negative affects...and it's just always smart to let your obstetrician know what you take.
This is info from Babycenter.com, which is a great site to visit.
Many of the herbs used for teas, when taken in large or medicinal amounts, can potentially stimulate the uterus and induce miscarriage. These include anise, catnip, chamomile, comfrey, ephedra (called ma huang in traditional Chinese medicine), European mistletoe, hibiscus, horehound, Labrador, lemongrass, licorice root, mugwort, pennyroyal, raspberry leaf, rosemary, sage, sassafras, stinging nettle leaf, vetiver, and yarrow.
Although some midwives use raspberry leaf (also known as red raspberry leaf) to aid delivery, its effectiveness hasn't been proven. In any case, it should be used only near term and under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Avoid the rest of the herbs in this list during pregnancy and lactation.
Note: You can still eat food that contains herbs like rosemary and sage, because the amounts used in food are generally much smaller than those used in tea — and not as potent (the brewing process for making tea concentrates the chemicals of the herbs).
Among other reasons to avoid certain herbs used in teas:
• Coca (also known as mate de coca) contains small amounts of cocaine.
• Comfrey, kava root, skullcap, valerian, and woodruff may damage your liver.
• Lobelia contains nicotine.
• Mate (or yerba mate) can contain as much caffeine as coffee.
None of these herbs should be taken while you're pregnant or nursing.
2007-10-22 05:12:09 · answer #2 · answered by Jessica S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Drinking raspberry tea is good for you during the LAST three months of your pregnancy. Before then you should not take it.
2007-10-22 05:27:08 · answer #3 · answered by PUREfect Your Skin 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I drank the tea throughout my entire pregnancy at the advice of my naturopathic physician. I had a very smooth labor and delivery. Although I cannot be certain that the tea helped, I know it did not hurt. And Finchy, this person is not asking how to induce labor. She is just asking about help to strengthen her uterine muscles to aide in a smooth labor and delivery.
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2016-04-13 23:33:45 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wont hurt and is very good for the pain of labor takes the edge off and at that time of the month
If in drought ask your doctor
2007-10-22 05:05:39 · answer #5 · answered by Patricia K briggs 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know how you feel. I see both a lot. I talked to my doctor and she said to stay away from herbal remedies. That one can bring on contractions.
2007-10-22 05:11:38 · answer #6 · answered by Cash, Gage and Jax's Mom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no its not meant to be used until the last few weeks of pregnancy
2007-10-22 05:03:42 · answer #7 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the tea helps strengthen your uterine muscles, and is just fine to drink throughout your entire pregnancy.
2007-10-22 05:03:18 · answer #8 · answered by Kat 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋