It is believed that Raspberry leaf, if taken regularly through pregnancy and labour can:
| - Sooth and prevent bleeding gums which many pregnant women often experience.
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| - Relax the smooth muscles of the uterus when it is contracting (Burn & Withell, 1941).
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| - Assist with the birth of the baby and the placenta.
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Its is suggested that it is best taken in the third trimester in the lead up to labour up to 4-5 cups per day. I purchased some red seal raspberry leaf tea bags from the health food shop in Glenbrook today and found it to be very drinkable, light and subtle tasting. Bub seemed to get lots more active when I drank it though somersaulting around in there
