Red Raspberry Leaf Tea is known for its natural benefits and is a great way to help with the pain and stress associated with labor. The leaves contain high levels of iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc and other minerals which are essential for a healthy pregnancy. It’s also rich in antioxidants that promote good health and fight off harmful free radicals in your body. In this article, we will explore how the consumption of red raspberry leaf tea can be beneficial for pregnant mothers!
Red Raspberry Lea Tea or Capsules
You should aim to begin drinking the tea in the later stage of your third trimester, no earlier than 32 weeks of pregnancy. The recommended amount for a pregnant mother to drink each day is 2-3 cups (4-6 ounces per cup) to aim for a dosage of 3,000mg daily in order to truly receive the benefits. If you prefer, you can also purchase raspberry leaf capsules, about 2-3 capsules a day depending on the capsule strength.
You can drink the tea hot or cold and mix in some honey or another natural sweetener to help with the taste if desired. It is also a popular choice to mix the leaves with other safe and calming herbs such as chamomile tea, nettle, and oat straw to boost the nutritional benefits.*
The only caution for pregnant mothers is that you should not take raspberry leaf tea during your first trimester of pregnancy because it can stimulate the cervix too soon, increasing risk of miscarriage. However, after the first trimester, there are no noted health risks associated with drinking red raspberry leaf tea.
