Heath & Heather Raspberry Leaf Tea

-----**Before I start my review, I must state that Heath and Heather warn on the packet that this product should be avoided by those in early pregnancy. If in doubt seek medical advice. **--- ------How I first came across this product: -------- Raspberry leaf tea was recommended to me whilst I was in the latest stage of pregnancy (from 37 weeks onwards) as it is supposed to have properties that encourage contractions. I thought I would give it a whirl. My midwife said there was no concrete evidence to suggest that it would work, but seeing as I was eating pineapple by the kilo I thought I would try this too. Sadly it had no affect ...  Read the complete review

Raspberry leaf tea is a herbal infusion alleged to help with the process of labour. It's not to be used during early pregnancy, because the way it's supposed to work is by increasing the power of uterine contractions - something you don't want when the little occupant is so tiny and fragile. General wisdom suggests that if you're pregnant, you start drinking it around 36 weeks and have about one cup a day, gradually increasing it so you're having 4 cups a day by 40 weeks. If you're not pregnant, you can drink it simply because you like the taste, or to help with painful menstrual cramps. It's about 99p for 20 teabags, which isn't bad as herbal teas go. ...  Read the complete review

As all you pregnant ladies out there will probably know Raspberry leaf tea is recommended in the last few weeks of pregnancy. Apparently it can induce labour and tones the uterus which helps the whole birthing process. I bought a few packs of these from my local Holland and Barratt when I was 36wks pregnant and drunk it by the gallon. It definately didn't induce me as I was 15 days late with the first an 8 days late with the second and I can't really comment on the whole uterus thing as I don't really know. I'm not a tea drinker at all. The only thing I tend to drink is water and if I'm feeling adventurous then I might add a bit of lemon. I'm boring I know but ...  Read the complete review

When I was pregnant with my daughter I was an active member of pregnancy forums on the internet (oh for the time to do that with this pregnancy!) and raspberry leaf tea (or RLT) was constantly mentioned from about 30 weeks. Willing to try anything I bought a couple of boxes and took it regularly from 37 weeks until I went into labour at 41. ***What is it?*** There was a great deal of confusion about its actual purpose on the forums I visited, with many members actually believing it would bring labour on sooner. In fact it is a herbal infusion which helps to strengthen the muscles of the uterus to make contractions more efficient. Apparently it is ...  Read the complete review