Red raspberry leaf tea

[shorty0325]

Was told this would help induce. My question is HOW long does it take to work?

[shorty0325]

No that's okay! I was a week late with my first and I want to meet this one on time!!! I am determined. I think I lost some of the plug at the auto wreckers yesterday(I walked around looking at all the cars.. got to go again today since my dad's car is dead and he needs a ride lol)
So yeah hopefully something else happens lol

[rdc4862]

It worked quite well I think.. I constantly paced around the house and went up and down stairs(it was winter and super icy so didn't want to walk outside to much and fall) had him a day before I was due labour wasnt too bad he was back to back so it was hard to push him out but it wasnt too bad . lol my husband was the same it freaked him out especially when your that far along but I was like it's supposed to make me go into labour so we are doing it lol. It's hard when everything is so uncomfortable near the end but we just laid on our sides him behind me and it's not so bad that way lol. Sorry if Tmi.

[alexaandrea]

i took this when i was about 31 weeks pregnant.. took it two times a day and it worked for me!! had my baby when i was 39 weeks... and i had a fast and easy labor

[shorty0325]

Lol how did the mix of tea and stairs work for you? Just wondering. The lots of sex is a no go. Hasn't touched me in months hahah

[rdc4862]

Lol that's good I had to choke it down but I was so ready to have my little guy it wasn't to bad haha. I liked it cold better. It should still help you to have stronger contractions and make labour easier :) I drank that and then walked up and down my stairs alot lol and could try lots of sex haha. Good luck! :)

[shorty0325]

And rdc I actually really like the taste.. weird I know. Maybe it's cause I am a tea fan :)

[shorty0325]

I probably won't try castor oil. I like all natural stuff. And castor oil risks the baby. It can cause them to poop in the womb and that is dangerous

[monicaedith]

Try castor oil, my sister took some and 8 hours later she went into labor..plus it cleans out your bladder before you push the baby out so you don't have to worry about pooping yourself.

[rdc4862]

Just to warn not work

[rdc4862]

I didn't start drinking it till later with my son don't remember exactly how far along but I think it helped. I had him one day before my due date. Just to work u it doesn't taste like raspberry taste like seaweed lol I was so disappointed.

[shorty0325]

Is it still beneficial at 39 weeks maw4389?

[amy_42]

I'm about 40 so right there with you.  

[maw4389]

No it doesn't induce labour. It helps to strengthen the uterus.

[shorty0325]

Oh its near useless now lol I am 39 weeks today

[amy_42]

I've read you should start about 4 weeks out.