Raspberry leaves during pregnancy before childbirth

Raspberry has long been famous for its useful properties, and not only berries, but leaves are valued. All parts of the plant are rich in vitamins, have an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory effect, are used as an antipyretic. It is believed that the use of decoction of raspberry leaves before birth promotes an easier flow of labor. Future moms are interested in learning more about such properties of the plant and how to prepare a healing drink.

Benefits of raspberry leaves before childbirth

Many are sure that those women who drink tea from crimson leaves at a later date, give birth quite easily. This is explained by the fact that the substances that are contained in the leaves have the following effects on the organism of the future mother:

• help relax the ligaments of the birth canal;
• promote softening of the cervix;
• increase the elasticity of the vagina.

Thanks to this, the beginning of labor is accelerated, the process is less painful. In addition, the risk of rupture is reduced.

It is because of these properties that raspberry leaves during pregnancy can only be drunk before childbirth. Until 36-37 weeks, their admission is not recommended, as it can provoke premature birth.

How to brew raspberry leaves before giving birth?

Anyone who has decided to consume a medical drink first needs to consult their doctor so that he approves of such actions.

It is worth thinking about the correct preparation of plant raw materials. Leaves must be collected in spring or early summer, because this guarantees the highest content of useful elements. It is worth taking care that the collections are held in an ecologically clean area, far from the city. The collected raw materials should be thoroughly dried and ground.

If the last weeks of gestation occurred at the end of spring or early summer, then before the birth, you can use fresh raspberry leaves. A few pieces should be poured a glass of hot water and let the drink infuse. If a woman uses dry shredded leaves, then a glass is enough for 1 tsp. It is important that you can not use steep boiling water, because it can destroy some of the nutrients. Brewed by any of these methods, leaves should be infused for about 10 minutes. After cooling, the broth should be filtered. Now the drink is ready for use.

Also it is necessary to understand how to drink raspberry leaves before giving birth. First you can drink a day for 1 cup of barely warm tea. Then gradually the daily norm is increased to 3 portions, while the temperature of the drink is increased.