Raspberry leaf tea?

yeah now would be a good time to start! The back of the tea box says to start from 32 weeks

I’ll be starting it from 32 weeks too :) x

What is the tea for, girls?

I'm starting it on Sunday and I'll be 32 weeks 🤯 time is flying! Also starting perineum massages 😅 willing to try anything!

I had planned to do this but I’ve got gestational diabetes and this is one of the foods we should avoid :( I’ll try it but if it spikes my sugars I’ll have to stop.

I would avoid it.. Read here While a couple of small studies found no safety concerns among pregnant women who consumed raspberry leaf in tea or tablet form during pregnancy, a recent analysis of 74 published studies on herbal medicine use in pregnancy found that raspberry leaf consumption was associated with higher risk of cesarean delivery. Another study found an association between the herb and gastrointestinal complaints during pregnancy such as diarrhea, constipation, nausea, bloating, vomiting and heartburn.

It's possible raspberry leaf tea may also be problematic for women with gestational diabetes. One published case study showed an association between consuming the tea and reduced blood sugar in a woman with the disorder. But another study of compounds in raspberry leaf found they may be helpful for diabetes, including gestational diabetes.

https://www.babycenter.com/pregnancy/diet-and-fitness/red-raspberry-leaf-tea_40007946

There's no evidence that red raspberry leaf tea actually induces labor, but it's possible that consuming a lot of the tea at once could lead to intense contractions that distress your baby. It could also make you feel sick or give you diarrhea. It's best not to drink a lot of raspberry leaf tea in one go, either earlier in pregnancy or to try to kick-start labor.

Some doctors and midwives advise against taking anything that could interfere with labor, especially if, like raspberry leaf tea, it hasn't been well studied. If you do want to try it, you could sip a little of the tea during early labor or at the hospital or birth center.

it’s always best to do your research and consult your midwife prior to doing anything! My midwife encouraged it and that’s why ill be drinking, ive had a completely fine pregnancy in terms of risk soo I’ll be alright in two weeks when i start drinking :)))