Raspberry Leaf Tea,

Raspberry leaf tea for pregnancy - we dispel the myths and explain how it should actually be used in preparation for labour

Raspberry Leaf tea made from the dried leaves of the red raspberry plant (rubus idaeus). The raspberry plant is rich in vitamin A, C, E and some B complex. Increased vitamin A can help aid the mother's immune system and help the growth of healthy skin and bone development in the baby. Vitamin E helps with blood circulation, which is crucial for a pregnant mother. (Did you know that a pregnant mother's blood volume increases 50% during pregnancy?)

Red Raspberry Leaf also contains high amounts of phosphorous and potassium which are easily metabolized into calcium. An increased availability of calcium is important because calcium helps control nerve response to pain during labor.

The biggest benefit for pregnancy that is associated with Raspberry Leaf pregnancy herb tea is that it is known to be a great tonic for toning and strengthening the uterus. This is the reason it's been used for centuries by pregnant women. This benefit is due to the content of "fragrine," which is an alkaloid that helps your uterus produce more powerful and effective contractions. This means achieving your goal of holding your new Baby that much sooner. No use in going through the pain of contractions that are not doing the job of opening up our cervix, right?

Prior to going into labor, most of us experience those practice contractions, known as "Braxton Hicks." They can be irritating at best. But with the help of raspberry leaf pregnancy herb tea, those Braxton Hicks contractions could actually be helping to prepare our uterus for labor, not just remind us that it is coming.

The benefits of the tea do not stop during labor, but have also been known to continue to work after we give birth. Once our uterus has contracted enough to open up our cervix and we push that baby out, it then has to continue working to contract back down to its normal size. Because of the richness of vitamins and minerals, it can also help your milk supply to be plentiful and come in quickly.

How to take raspberry leaf

can be taken in tea bag, loose leaf, tablet or tincture form and is available from most herbalists and Health Food Stores

Important It is advisable to wait until the 32nd week of pregnancy before trying raspberry leaf tea as there is a concern that consumption before this time in the more fragile, earlier stages of pregnancy could lead to problems. Once you have reached the 32nd week of your pregnancy you could begin with one cup of Raspberry Leaf Tea ( a day and gradually increase up to 4 cups or tables a day (although this may vary in accordance with the strength of the blend and the manufacturers instructions).

While there is no guarantee that raspberry leaf tea will help speed up the labour process, if you like the taste it might just be worth a try.

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