Raspberry leaf tablets? - Pregnancy

mama_milf

11/04/2007 at 18:19

I bought some raspberry leaf tablets the other day but haven't used 'em yet as i noticed they were stronger than the ones i'd bought during my last pregnancy. I got these from holland and barret and they are 640mg rather than the 400mg i took last time. The dosage is pretty much the same on both bottles but these ones are stronger.

Has anyone had these stronger tablets before? (the ones i had previous were capsules)

Any advice welcome....

Emma xxx ;\)

SAMF

11/04/2007 at 23:00

Hi emma, i didn't use any last time, but have been taking these ones for the last 4 weeks (edd 9/4). I opted for them because the capsules looked HUGE!!!! I haven't had any side effects or severe contractions... Hopefully I'll be able to let you know soon if they've worked. If in doubt take them back and i'm sure they'll change them for you. Sam xxx

katet

12/04/2007 at 03:03

Hiya,
Can I just ask what rasberry leaf tablets are for? Do they help bring on labour or something?
Ta,
Kate xx

hayley_l

12/04/2007 at 03:33

Hi i opted for the tablets this time because they were stronger and i am just impatient and because they were smaller and i found the capsules got stuck halfway down and gave me heartburn for hours. Dont think they do anything more tho coz ive been taking them since wk 35 and im due in 5 days and no sign of baby yet!

yummy_mummy2 Platinum member

12/04/2007 at 03:38

rasberry leaf does not help bring on labour, it softens the cervix and is suppost to make the second stages of labour (the pushing part) easier and quicker. i also read somewhere that it can help to control excess bleeding after the birth and give a healthy milk supply. im also taking these tablets at the moment, i mentioned it to my midwife at 31 weeks and he said it was fine to start taking them, i didnt start until 32 weeks as there is alot of conflicting advice as to when they should be taken. i have been told by my midwife if i get more frequent braxton hicks, then the dose should be lowered. then slowly built back up again. hope this helps you ladies. xx

yummy_mummy2 Platinum member

12/04/2007 at 03:44

i found this site very informative about raspberry leaf if you still have questions. xx http://www.pregnancy.com.au/raspberry_leaf.htm

sassa984

12/04/2007 at 04:07

Emma i took them exact same tablets from H&B and had no problems with them. It was my first pregnancy, i was induced but labour only lasted 8hrs which i thought was quite good! Dont know how labour would have been if i hadnt taken them though thats the thing!I would definitely use them again though just incase.

mama_milf

12/04/2007 at 16:32

Thanks for all your replys girls... I'm 35+1 so i'll start taking them tomorrow, Thanks for all the info ......much appreciated! xxx

mama_milf

13/04/2007 at 05:30

Sorry ladies another question! With the 640mg tablets - Did you take the recommended 2 tablets with water 3 times a day to start with as i think this does seem like alot?? Or did you start by taking a smaller dose?? Cheers, Emma xx

hayley_l

13/04/2007 at 08:14

Hi i did take the recommended dose of 2 tablets 3 times a day (and am still taking them) Due in 4 days so heres hoping!! Hayley

yummy_mummy2 Platinum member

13/04/2007 at 08:27

ive been taking the 640mg ones for nearly 3 weeks, i started off on the stated dose, i havent noticed more braxton hicks than usual so i havent needed to lower the dose. xx

Becki_S

13/04/2007 at 13:08

Hi,
I've just bought the 400mg tablets from H&B. Saw the 640mg ones too but thought it was best to get the lower dose as I've never used them before! This is my first pregnancy and I am 38 + 1. Couldn;t take them any earlier because baby was breech but has since been turned so I'm on the case! May wait until Sunday to start taking them though as I'm off to a wedding tomorrow and don't want to suffer from increased Braxton Hicks all day! Has anyone found that they have that effect? I am getting a lot of braxton hicks already and some of them are quite strong. Will taking these tablets increase the number I get or make the stronger?! I have heard mixed views on this?
Thanks!
Becki

hayley_l

13/04/2007 at 13:49

I have taken them for 3 of my pregnancies and have to say i have never experienced increased braxton hick dont know if they really work but darent not take them just in case they do.

mama_milf

14/04/2007 at 05:12

Cheers for the replies girls, I've started them today (35+3) but have only taken 1 tablet so far so i'll see how that one goes and i'll up the dose when i take the next lot! Thanks again xxx

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