Raspberry Leaf tea with a VBAC - safe?

[MrsC]

Hi,

Hoping to get some advice on taking RLT when trying for a VBAC, is it safe, dosage etc. Lots of threads on the internet but no definitive answers, asked the midwife and she was also unsure but advised it was ok to take in moderation (i'm nearly 33 weeks).

Did any of you ladies who have tried/trying for a VBAC have any info on this as trying to do all I can to prepare (although still swing from wanting a VBAC to elective on a daily basis!)

Many thanks in advance

[Ruth_Baldock]

I did from 34wks. Perfectley safe but I'm afraid didn't help. Lex was 2wks overdue and an elective eventually!

I had 2-3 cups of the vile stuff a day. Bleeeurgh.

Good luck!

[sophiechristophy]

I did some research on this, as I used to work for a tea company that sold raspberry leaf tea. The only evidence that I could find for it causing any problems for anyone was done about 40 years ago and was on rats, where they injected the raspberry leaf tea..... I personally didn't rate the study, and think that you would be completely fine to drink it, and as much as you want (can manage!).

[MrsC]

Thanks for replies - will start on it this week and hope for the best! :-)

[Vickster]

I took the tablets as couldn't stomach the tea. Not sure of the difference in strength/effectiveness

[gen21]

I drank a couple of cups a day from 30-something weeks. James came super quick and on his due date. Wouldn't like to say that these two facts were linked though! I never really thought about it being problematic for a VBAC.