Does raspberry leaf tea help you get pregnant?

Answer by  MedStudent01 (1131)

It sounds like an old wives' tale because it is. If anything, the tea should not be drunk during early pregnancy due to possible early labor and potential for spontaneous abortion.

Answer by  JanetSteinberg (89)

Drinking respberry left tea, or any other tea or specific beverage will not help you get pregnant. Becoming as healthy as possible can certainly have an effect on fertility however.

Answer by  Icebluesparkle (50)

It is indeed folk lore. Some people believe that raspberry leaf tea increases fertility and can induce labor. However there is no scientific evidence that shows this to be true.

Answer by  gmun (603)

There is no proof that raspberry leaf tea will help you get pregnant, this is highly unlikely, however many herbalists claim that it is helpful for pregnant women to drink raspberry leaf tea as it contains essential vitamins. It is likely that it is soothing, as is any herbal tea, and this is where the positive effect lies.

Answer by  BrendaG (6111)

Raspberry Leaf Tea is full of vitamins A,B,C,and E. It doesn't help you get pregnant but is a great support for pregnant women. It helps tone the uterus after delivery.

Answer by  Annie15 (4)

Raspberry leaf has been used for centuries to regulate female reproductive systems -- combatting cramps, regulating periods, and so on. So it seems natural that ingesting raspberry leaf tea might help you get pregnant. Couldn't hurt.