Natures Aid Raspberry Leaf, High Potency, Equivalent to 750 mg Dried Raspberry Leaf, Vegan, 60 Tablets

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While a couple of small studies found no safety concerns among pregnant women who consumed raspberry leaf in tea or tablet form during pregnancy, a recent analysis of 74 published studies on herbal medicine use in pregnancy found that raspberry leaf consumption was associated with higher risk of cesarean delivery. Another study found an association between the herb and gastrointestinal complaints during pregnancy such as diarrhea, constipation, nausea, bloating, vomiting and heartburn. Generally, advise avoiding herbal medicines during pregnancy unless they are considered to be essential. Laura Southern is a fully certified nutritional therapist from London Gynaecology, who has worked in nutritional therapy for seven years, and she qualified at the prestigious Institute for Optimum Nutrition which is recognised as one of the leading centres for nutritional training and education.

Traditionally, blue cohosh has been used to induce labour because it stimulates the uterus. When it is taken during pregnancy, blue cohosh may be toxic to the unborn baby and mother; malformations cannot be ruled out. Compared clinical outcomes for mother and infant, and side effects for cohort of women taking raspberry leaf in pregnancy with those not.

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Valerian is used for anxiety and insomnia. More scientific evidence of safety is needed. Other herbal medicines Ginseng (Panax) is often used for its calming effects. Despite widespread use, there is little safety information. In traditional Chinese medicine, ginseng is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women except for treating specific conditions. Severe nervous system reaction with very stiff muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, and feeling like you might pass out; or

A small 2015 study found that red raspberry leaf extract helped reduce pain symptoms and ulcers by the end of the trial. Additionally, oral symptoms improved, and the researchers did not observe any adverse effects. This suggests that red raspberry leaf may be beneficial in treating symptoms of oral lichen planus. Other benefits There have been reports of malformations in the babies of women who ate fenugreek seeds during pregnancy. Raspberry leaf has been famous throughout history for preparing mothers for childbirth. It is thought to help shorten labour, as it strengthens the uterine and pelvic muscles while also working as a relaxant at the same time, and therefore helps reduce the pain of contractions during labour," Sandra adds. Oestrogen-like effects of ginseng have been reported, for example vaginal bleeding in post-menopausal women. Green tea RecommendationLife threatening anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) was reported in a woman who received an enema made from German chamomile. The baby had severe asphyxia and died the following day. Chamomile is usually taken orally, not by enema. Chamomile (Roman) Recommendation Raspberry leaf is also a diuretic and thought to have laxative properties, meaning it could alter the toilet habits of some drinkers. 11 Xu, Y. et. al. 2019. Evaluating Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbal Products for the Treatment of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jdr/2019/9182595/ Opens a new window [Accessed February 2021] Here, we look at everything you need to know about raspberry leaf tea, including what it is exactly, what it can be used for and the potential side effects: What is raspberry leaf tea? NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) guidance suggests ginger as a non-drug option for mild-to-moderate nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. Evidence

There have been reports of vaginal bleeding in women who used cranberry in late pregnancy, but there is no known association. If red raspberry tea isn’t quite right for you, don’t worry - there are many other alternative pregnancy teas that you could try. These include: 8,15The NHS recommends that you should avoid drinking raspberry leaf tea until you are 32 weeks pregnant. It is not advisable to begin drinking it in the second trimester of your pregnancy. Fenugreek is used as a galactagogue (to stimulate milk production). It can stimulate contractions of the uterus and has hypoglycaemic effects.