Does Raspberry Leaf Tea Induce Labour?
You’ve been counting down the days until your due date for months on end. But now that date has come and gone and you’re still pregnant. An overdue pregnancy can be very frustrating and uncomfortable. If you have been tempted to try raspberry leaf to to induce your labor, read on and find out ‘Does raspberry leaf tea induce labor?’ Raspberry leaf tea rich in nutrients and contains vitamins A, C, E and B, magnesium, calcium and iron. These nutrients are important for a healthy pregnancy. Raspberry leaf tea also contains the alkaloid ‘fragine’ which is said to strengthen and tone the muscles of the uterus, helping them to contract more efficiently during labour. It is very important not to use raspberry leaves until the last two months of pregnancy because of their stimulating effect on the uterus. Research has found that taking raspberry leaf during the weeks prior to delivery helps to shorten the second stage of labour by making contractions more effective. There is no evidence to show
