7 of the best raspberry leaf teas for pregnancy 2024
WHAT IS RASPBERRY LEAF TEA?
Raspberry leaf tea is made from the leaves of the raspberry plant. It often comes in tea bags for ease that you use just like any other herbal tea. If you prefer not to drink tea, it can also be bought in capsules. Don’t confuse raspberry leaf tea with raspberry fruit tea.
Why drink do pregnant women drink raspberry leaf tea?
It is drunk in the hope that it will shorten labour and help prevent a pregnancy from going too far past the due date.
Does it work?
Raspberry leaf tea has been used in late pregnancy for over two centuries but there has been very little research into its effectiveness. But some believe it tones the muscles of the womb and some studies have shown it can reduce the amount of time spent in the later stages of labour and make it less likely a pregnancy will go past 40 weeks. Others argue that you shouldn’t do anything to interfere with the body’s natural approach to birth.
when should you avoid it?
It’s not suitable for all pregnant women. Avoid if:
Your previous labour was short (three hours or less).
You are having a planned caesarian section for medical reasons.
You’ve previously had a caesarian section.
You’ve previously gone into labour prematurely.
You’ve had vaginal bleeding in the second half of your pregnancy
You’ve had (or have a family history of) breast or ovarian cancer, endometriosis or fibroids.
Your baby is breech.
You’ve had any complications in your pregnancy, including high blood pressure.
You are having twins.
You are taking any medication.
You are overdue.
When should you start drinking raspberry leaf tea?
It’s only safe from 32 weeks onwards. Most people start at around 36-38 weeks.
How often should you drink It?
Start off with one cup a day, which you can then gradually increase to 3 cups a day.
WHAT ARE THE BEST RASPBERRY LEAF TEAS?
This list has been narrowed down to the very best with thorough research and the following considered:
Consumer reviews
Best-seller lists
Recommendations from industry experts
Award-winning products
Personal experience and the products loved by other parents.
The list is updated annually. It was last updated on 5 January 2024.
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1. Heath & Heather Raspberry Leaf Tea
Tea bags infused with apple for a touch of sweetness.
A very popular choice from a company that has made herbal teas since 1920.
Contains 30% raspberry leaf as well as hibiscus, apple pomace, blackberry leaves, tartaric acid, raspberry flavouring, maltodextrin, rosehips and raspberry fibres.
2. Nipper & Co, Red Raspberry Leaf Tea
These biodegradable tea bags contain 60% raspberry leaf along with peppermint and freeze dried raspberries.
Each bag can be used up to three times.
Made in the UK.
3. ORIGEENS Organic Raspberry Leaf Tea
A loose-leaf tea that is 100% raspberry leaf so do not drink more than two cups a day.
Certified organic.
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4. hottea mama the final push
Award-winning tea bags in plastic-free pyramids.
Each bag can be used at least twice.
Made in the UK.
Contains 60% raspberry leaf and 40% peppermint leaf.
5. Nutra raspberry leaf and peppermint tea
Contains just 70% raspberry leaf and 30% peppermint.
Individually wrapped biodegradable tea bags.
6. Myrtle & maud raspberry leaf tea bags
Biodegradable tea bags with 100% certified organic raspberry leaf.
Each bag can be used more than once.
7. Natures Aid Raspberry Leaf tablets
Take two tablets a day with food.
Made in the UK.
Cruelty-free and certified vegan.
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