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Hi ladies, when are you supposed to start drinking rasberry leaf tea? Ive also heard you are supposed to massage perinium to help prevent tearing, what oil is it you use and when should you start?
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Theres lots of differant conflicting ideas with RLT.
i started using it at 37 weeks
Stopped using it now though becuase it made me feel nauseous.
And as for bouncing on the ball, i've also been bouncing religiously since 37 weeks.
Definetly helped the baby start to engage.
Im due in 2 days so we'll see if it helps induce labour
xxx
You shouldn't drink RLT before 36/37 weeks, because it can start contractions.
I've been drinking raspberry leaf tea for a week and am going to start taking a capsule as well. Apparently you should build up the amount you take over time.
As for perianal massage, you can also use KY jelly or another form of personal lubricant if you don't want to get special oils.
Linz
41 weeks 2day