Raspberry leaf question...

[xxbeckyxx]

So I've been taking the tablets for a few days now but thought I'd try making up the tea today to see what it tastes like. Taste's ok and I would like to have it as a drink cos then I can cut down on coffee, but there's still LOADS of the powder left in the bottom of my cup, it just hasn't dissolved at all!
Does that mean I haven't actually had that dose?
And has anyone got any tips on making the stuff dissolve? I suppose I could stir it as I drank it but it defeats the point of having a nice relaxing cuppa!

 

[soozy]

sorry cant help but was wondering where you bought the tea and tablets from as im considering trying it too lol and is there any side effects at all like tummy upsets or anything?
hope someone can answer your question soon too lol

 

[kellylou]

I got some bags today from holland and barrat £1.20 for 20 and if u bought another box it was half price just about to have it now, says its for late pregnancy so must be the same stuff but in filtered bags.

How long have u been taking it//

 

[xxbeckyxx]

I've only been on it since 35 weeks but they say that any time from 32 weeks is fine. Maybe I'll have to buy some proper bags then, and keep the capsules in my bag for when I'm out and about and need to have one.
Soozy, haven't noticed any side effects but anything going on with my body I just call a 'pregnancy thing' so I wouldn't know lol

 

[soozy]

thanks girls, ive tried everything else recently so will give this a try too lol, cant hurt i suppose!

 

[Countrybumpkin]

Becky are you using the tea bags??
Thats what i have been using and don't seem to have the problem you are having.
I really enjoy a mug of it a few times a day to be honest. (I am now on 2 mugs a day).
Holland and Barrat is where i brought mine from. I will try anything, just in case it helps with an easier birth.

 

[xxbeckyxx]

No I bought the capsules because it says on the tub that you can open them and mix with hot water to make up the tea, or have as capsules. Thought I could have the best of both worlds lol

 

[kellylou]

I just had one it was nice but starting it a bit late whoops!! Do u think I could have 2 cups a day??? I do have a lot of fruit tea anyway as caffeine gives me a really bad head

 

[Pudds86]

Ive only been taking it as tablets but I would like to try it as a tea...will let ya know how I get on x

 

[Rayoflight]

I started at 36 weeks on one cup a day. Two cups at 37 weeks, four at 38 weeks and now I'm supposed to be on 6 cups a day but I forget so am prob still having 4 a day and a tablet when I remember with food (they make me sick if I take on an empty stomach).

I tried emptying the tablets into hot water but it was absolutely revolting so I got a big pack of filtered bags from Holland and Barrett. I drink a lot of RLT when not pregnant as it's good when you're due on, it does help.

 

[sexyamy2005]

i hadnt heard of this until a few days ago, so i think a shopping trip to holland n barratt is on the cards,

has anyone been taking evening primrose oil aswell? ive got some of those but just havnt stated yet, oh well better late than never i guess!!

xxx

 

[Rayoflight]

Yes I've been taking evening primrose oil too. They're really big though and make me feel a bit yuk swallowing them.

 

[orangefluff]

I've been using the H&B teabags too, keep forgetting to have it though as I get bored waiting for it to brew to strong enough so it doesn't taste of nothing!

 

[sexyamy2005]

i didnt kno if to try n stick the EPO up.... but decided i dont think i want them to leak down my legs like evelina had said they can do.... think il opt for eating them instead, lol

xxx

 

[lucylu87]

Sorry to be thick but what does RLT and EPO do ?? should I be taking either of these yet ? x

 

[sexyamy2005]

RLT - raspberry leaf tea
EPO - evening primrose oil,

i think there are from about 34/ 36 weeks, but i havnt started either yet, lol

xxx

 

[lucylu87]

I mean like how do they help ? Y should we take them ? x

 

[Momma`Kat]

EPO "ripens" the cervix
RLT "tones" the uterus

Or they are spose to Its herbal so who knows.

Im not taking either, Dont like fruit tea, aint swallowin pills, or sticking gooey stuff in my twink, i leak enough as it is thankya

 

[kellylou]

Im not doing epo ut rlt is nice so gives me something to drink that doesnt taste half bad!

 

[xxbeckyxx]

or sticking gooey stuff in my twink, i leak enough as it is thankya

Haha, too true!! I went to buy some pantyliners the other day and OH was like 'well you only need a box of 30 cos you've only got a month left anyway'.....I was like 'umm noo...it gets changed every time I go for a wee....and that's like a billion times a day!'