Day 18 – Raspberry Tea
Drinking Raspberry Leaf tea helps tone the uterus so once you go into labor, the uterine contractions are more effective.
Rich in iron, this herb has helped tone the uterus, increase milk production, decrease nausea, and ease labor pains. Many of the “Pregnancy Teas” commonly contain red raspberry leaf to help promote uterine health during pregnancy.
There is some controversy about whether this should be used throughout pregnancy or just in the second and third trimester because it could possibly cause false contractions. Many health care providers remain cautious and only recommend using it after the first trimester.
Non-Herbal Tea
- Black tea is the most common type of non-herbal tea, including blends such as English breakfast, Earl Grey, and Orange Pekoe.
- Green tea has a more delicate taste than black tea; the oolong teas are a combination of green and black tea.
- Non-herbal teas contain varying amounts of caffeine and antioxidants.
- Non-herbal teas are made from leaves of tea plants.
- The longer the oxidation time (fermenting) of the leaf, the higher the caffeine level.
- The amount of brewing time and the size and type of tea leaf can also influence how much caffeine is in the tea.
- Decaf versions of non-herbal teas still contain a bit of caffeine.
Herbal Tea
- Made from the roots, berries, flowers, seeds, and leaves of a variety of plants—not from actual tea plant leaves.
- True Herbal teas do not contain caffeine ( this does not include any other drinks called “tea” that truly are not, such as mate tea.)
- These teas can also be used as “medicinal” remedies. (relating to, or having the properties of medicine)
Find more information at http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/herbaltea.html