Red raspberry leaf

March 5, 2017 at 6:03 amI drink it everyday from day 1 to ovulation. After ovulation I drink mostly nettle.

I feel that my spotting has decreased, so hopefully that means a stronger cervical lining. I had a really light period the first month after drinking it regularly, but then back to normal the next one. Less cramps too.

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March 5, 2017 at 9:15 amI drink two cups a day. 1tea bag, steeped a second time. There are mixed reviews on the after O safety. If it's mostly used at the end of the pregnancy, pre labor, to help the contractions, I'm going to avoid it after O. I wouldn't want my lining to contact in any way when the egg is implanting, that's just my thought. I really love this natural fertility website for all things herbal:

http://natural-fertility-info.com/red-raspberry-leaf.html

It does mention not taking during the first trimester. There's info on egg quality and miscarriages too. You may have come across this already... Hope it helps!

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March 5, 2017 at 9:18 amAlso, I drink the Traditional Medicinals brand. I like that it's organic, no pesticides.

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March 5, 2017 at 11:38 amSorry about that. I must've misunderstood what astringent meant :) It also mentions it being used by midwives to stimulate labor, but maybe that's after a certain point that the herb would aid in that? Or quantity of the herb ingested? I know I've also read some women getting Braxton Hicks contractions due to it. It's probably all about moderation if used in pregnancy until it's time. I'll just play it safe and prepare my body with its benefits.

I do sweeten mine with honey.

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