Raspberry Leaf Tea Pregnancy When to Start Drinking

The consensus among healthcare professionals is that raspberry leaf tea is best consumed during the third trimester of pregnancy, typically around 32 weeks gestation. Here are the key points on when to start drinking raspberry leaf tea during pregnancy:

• It's generally advised to wait until around 36 weeks pregnant to start drinking raspberry leaf tea or taking the capsule alternative.
  
• You can start with 1 cup a day and gradually increase to no more than 3 cups per day by 39 weeks.
• If taking tablets, start with 1 per day, increasing to 2 per day at 39 weeks.
• Raspberry leaf tea should be avoided in early pregnancy or before 37 weeks as it may have the potential to soften the cervix and induce labor prematurely.
• Some herbalists and midwives recommend starting raspberry leaf tea in the third trimester, around 32 weeks, to allow sufficient time for its uterine toning effects to accumulate before labor.

Start with small amounts and pay attention to how your body responds. Obtain the tea from a reliable source to ensure quality and purity.