Pregnancy Info HOME

hi, all! i am a midwife and trained in herbal remedies in pregnancy and birth. these are good questions. a lot of docs steer away from things they haven't studued completely--hence the concern over raspberry leaf tea. it is NOT an effective uterine stimulant! it IS an effective uterine muscle toner. it will not induce labor that isn't already happening, but will help prepare the womb for labor when used during pregnancy. it is safe and beneficial throughout. it is true that some fear exists about green tea in large amounts decreasing the absorbtion of folate; in moderation there is NO evidence of a connection between green tea and increased neural tube defects! moderation in all. the caffeine associated with a cup or two of gree yea is also not linked to any increased risk of miscarriage (the main problem studies have found with caffeine consumption in pregnancy), but decaf green tea heralds all the benefits and no caffeine, for you worry-warts! blessings to all in your pregnancies! i am in my 6th week, and having rasp. leaf daily and green from time to time as well. here's to good health and lovely babes!

reply