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How does raspberry leaf work to induce labour?

I have just started taking raspberry leaf I have just finished week 35 of my pregnancy and am in my 36th week I have 5 weeks ( 1 month) left of my pregnancy is raspberry leaf safe to use and can it bring on early labour ? I was told to take 3 to 6 a day my friend took 6 a day for 3 days then had a little boy and she swears they worked but I need other reeassurence please help !! Not that id mind her coming early I just want her to be ready and healthy !!

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This is most likely a bit late to help you, but incase anyone else is interested… I cant see why it would bring on early labour, as it has muscle-relaxing properties, and can have calming effects on the uterus. I drink raspberry leaf tea to ease menstrual cramps. People say that it makes their labour shorter and easier. I dont know if this is true, and if it is, I am not sure exactly how it does this, but I do know it can effect the uterus, and randomised control trials that were carried out found no side effects for the mother or baby, so it seems very safe.

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