https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4 Safe and effective use of Raspberry Leaf for Pregnancy and Childbirth en-us 2023-05-15 01:15:10 UTC 2025-10-06 04:06:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/2048850542/b32e846ccc131979058458fe14758c22/LogoColorTextBelow.pdf herbalmidwifery https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592120708 2023-05-16 01:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592120708 herbalmidwifery https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592128761 2023-05-16 01:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592128761 herbalmidwifery https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592129858 It is considered safe in pregnancy when used in the following recommended doses. 
As an infusion:
1 cup per day from 34 weeks
2 cups per day from 36 weeks
3 cups per day from 38 weeks  
and up to 4 cups per day from 40 weeks ]]> 2023-05-16 01:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592129858 herbalmidwifery https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592130831 Nourishing herbs are the safest of all herbs, they rarely have side effects. They can generally be taken in any quantity and for extended periods of time during the childbearing year. They act in the body as food providing nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, proteins, simple sugars and starches. They improve existing conditions by strengthening the body's defences.]]> 2023-05-16 01:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592130831 herbalmidwifery https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592132377 2023-05-16 01:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592132377 herbalmidwifery https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592135604 Red raspberry leaf is high in vitamins A, B, C and E, and has significant amounts of major minerals like magnesium, potassium, calcium, and phosphorus that not only nourish the uterus, but provide minerals it needs to contract and relax. This is exactly the combination you need for labour to work effectively for the powerful muscles of your uterus to push your baby out. It is also rich in a naturally plant constituent called fragrine which is thought to also tone and strengthen the uterus. ]]> 2023-05-16 01:26:03 UTC https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592135604 herbalmidwifery https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592136218 Raspberry leaf (Rubus idaeus) has a long history of helping with labour and birth by increasing the efficiency of uterine contractions. Raspberry leaf helps with a decreased likelihood of preterm labour, a decreased likelihood of going too far past your due date, a decreased need for having waters artificially ruptured to stimulate labour.  Resulting in lower overall rates of caesarean section, forceps delivery, and vacuum extraction. Sips of Raspberry leaf infusion during labour help contractions to be effective and regular and become longer, stronger and closer together.]]> 2023-05-16 01:26:27 UTC https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592136218 herbalmidwifery https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592141733 2023-05-16 01:30:12 UTC https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592141733 herbalmidwifery https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592198505

Generally regarded as safe and effective and herbal medicine has a lot to offer in pregnancy care

Gently nudges the body in the right direction

Natural, nourishing and tonifying, providing many vitamins and minerals

Can be used as preventative medicine and help prevent and alleviate discomforts

Empowers people to make their own health care decisions

]]> 2023-05-16 02:08:42 UTC https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592198505 herbalmidwifery https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592212576 Use of Raspberry leaf is recommended only in the third trimester of pregnancy and typically in the last 6 weeks so from 34 weeks gestation. ]]> 2023-05-16 02:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592212576 herbalmidwifery https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592219484 Should be taken away from medications and mineral supplements such as iron because of the tannins it contains which can reduce absorption]]> 2023-05-16 02:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592219484 herbalmidwifery https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592223162 You can add to infusions, peppermint, lemon balm, chamomile and drink hot or cold with ice, fresh mint, lemon, honey or stevia. ]]> 2023-05-16 02:23:29 UTC https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592223162 herbalmidwifery https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592256043 2023-05-16 02:44:26 UTC https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592256043 herbalmidwifery https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592256570

Outline how the therapeutic properties of raspberry leaf relate to pregnancy and childbirth               

Analyse the safety data and placebo-controlled trials related to its use in first and second stage of labour       

Summarise the main actions it has in the body with its application to childbirth and pregnancy   

Prepare a water based infusion using dried raspberry leaf and discuss how this is a medicinal preparation         

Explain the indications for its use and discuss the recommended daily intake relating to its application to pregnancy         

]]> 2023-05-16 02:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592256570 herbalmidwifery https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592257688 Astringent  
Uterine Tonic 
Nutritive tonic 
Refrigerant 
Stimulant 
Styptic 
Antioxidant 
Antidiarrheal 
Antiseptic 
Emmenagogue 
Galactagogue 
Diuretic       ]]> 2023-05-16 02:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592257688 herbalmidwifery https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592258491 Raspberry leaf can be used to aid in relaxing tense and cramped muscles caused by painful menstruation and pregnancy. It is commonly used to assist women in pregnancy to strengthen muscles and aid in labour to ease the pains and cramping sensations. This herb helps to ease the pains of both childbirth and postpartum muscle recovery. This is a common and typically very safe herb to support during these times in motherhood. Raspberry leaf also has its tonifying nature due to its tannin constituents and astringent qualities that can help in cases of water loss with diarrhoea. This herb tends to work on smooth muscles. ]]> 2023-05-16 02:46:01 UTC https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592258491 herbalmidwifery https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592259146 Observational studies show it can shorten the first stage of labour, helps reduce the need for interventions by strengthening, toning, and relaxing the uterus and pelvic muscles. Reduces the risk of haemorrhage and prevents post term pregnancy.]]> 2023-05-16 02:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592259146 herbalmidwifery https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592260068 These do not keep long and need to be made up as required. These are much more medicinal than tea. Water extracts many vitamins and minerals.  Infusions last a couple of days in the fridge.  
Directions: Use one to two handfuls of dried herb per litre of boiling water. Infuse for 4 hours. Strain the plant material. 
Dose: 1 cup per day from 34 weeks
2 cups per day from 36 weeks
3 cups per day from 38 weeks  
and up to 4 cups per day from 40 weeks ]]> 2023-05-16 02:46:58 UTC https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2592260068 herbalmidwifery https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2646215419 2023-07-17 06:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/herbalmidwifery/ufig1a9nzdli5lw4/wish/2646215419