Red raspberry leaf: the best known and
quintessential herb for pregnancy. Brewed
as a tea or as an infusion, it contains
fragrine, an alkaloid, which gives tone to
the muscles of the pelvis and uterus. The
benefits of this toning action include:
prevention of miscarriage and false labor,
reduction of pain during and after birth,
production of more effective contractions
during labor and therefore a faster birth,
and prevention of postpartum hemorrhage or
bleeding. Red raspberry is also an rich
source of vitamins a, b complex, c, and e,
as well as the minerals calcium, iron,
magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.
These nutrients make it an excellent
prevention and treatment for anemia and
leg cramps, as well as a beneficial remedy
for the reduction of morning sickness.
The high mineral content also assists in
the production of breast milk.*
spearmint: relieves nausea, which is great
for morning sickness; lifts spirits and
renews energy.*
nettle: strengthens and nourishes the
body. The list of easily absorbable
nutrients include: vitamins a, c, d, and
k, calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium,
protein, silica, and sulfur. Taken as a
tea, these nutrients nourish the mother
and fetus, prevent leg cramps and muscle
spasms, decreases pain during labor,
prevent hemorrhage, reduce hemorrhoids,
rejuvenate the mother after birth, and
increase the flow of mother’s milk.
Nettles also can be used for reduction of
urinary tract infections and fluid
retention, inflammation of the colon and
diarrhea, and inflammation of the joints
and skin. In addition, the tea may be
cooled and applied as a soothing compress
to the inflamed tissues of the perineum
and rectum after childbirth.*
alfalfa: it’s high vitamin k content has
been shown to help correct bleeding
disorders by promoting the blood’s ability
to clot, thus helping to prevent
hemorrhage in childbirth.*
oatstraw: strengthens the capillaries,
thereby preventing or aiding varicose
veins and hemorroids.*
rose hips: the common red garden rose has
long been a favorite of medicine. It is a
good vitamin c supplement and will ease
cramps. The vitamin c content makes it a
good remedy to combat colds and influenza.
An infusion of the petals is used for
headaches, dizziness and as a blood
purifier.*
fennel: aids in the prevention of morning
sickness; aids digestion, prevents
heartburn; a natural diuretic.*
~*~*~*~*~babydust~*~*~*~*~*~on all of you
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amaroarts
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Sep 2004 Posts: 10 Location: PA
Amount to Drink Posted: 09-09-04 08:09am
Forgot to let you know that in the
1st trimester:
drink one cup a day.
2nd trimester:
drink 2 cups a day
3rd trimester:
drink 2 to 3 cups a day
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Kia
Supporter
Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Posts: 6594 Location: Planet Tampaxia,
Posted: 09-09-04 15:36pm
.W.O.A.H .N.O
raspberry leaf tea should not be drunk by
pregnant women, it can cause the uterus to
contract and even to expell the foetus,
which is why it can be benficial in
labour.
Remember no long term studies have been
done on herbs in pregnancy and therefore
no accurate dosages can be given.
Best stick to fruit teas and flavoured
tea's.
Raspberry flavour tea is not the same a
raspberry leaf tea - please girls be real
careful.
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silverlou
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Aug 2004 Posts: 124 Location: Toronto
Posted: 09-09-04 15:54pm
Thanks kia, I knew I had read something
about staying away from raspberry during
pregnancy, but didn't have a chance to
look it up to reply properly!
And for all you pregnant and ttc women out
there. Before I was ttc I would try all
kinds of alternative/complementary/herbal
stuff, I figured what the heck I can
always stop taking it if I don't like the
effects but since i'm now ttc'ing I make
extra sure to stay away from anything that
has not been absolutely proven to be okay
during pregnancy. It can be so hard in
the first place to conceive and then to
carry your child to term why throw
something unknown into the mix? Did you
know ibuprofen is not recommended, it
interferes with implantation! I used to
swear by it for headaches/cramps you name
it...But it's on the shelf and I don't
touch it anymore.
Enough ranting, one last thought, be aware
of everything you put into your body when
it's being rented out by your little one!
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Kia
Supporter
Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Posts: 6594 Location: Planet Tampaxia,
Posted: 09-09-04 16:15pm
Lol well said silverlou
yeah I was well pi**ed off at having to
shelve nurofen - works within 15mins when
I get a migraine, nothing else does the
job.
However paracetamol is ok (so long as it
is plain paracetamol) and there is a new
product out in uk called 4head - it's made
of levo-menthol and you just rub it on
your head, takes a while but it does work
and its perfectly safe in pregnancy - yay!
