Raspberry leaf tea?

Question

I know it's not meant to induce labor but to help tone the uterus, but I've have heard many say that they had experienced strong Braxton Hicks afterwards (perhaps this is the toning it's referring to?). So my question is, for those who have drank it late in the third trimester, did it help start labor at all? Or did you only experience the stronger braxton hicks?

Side note: Just to be clear, I do NOT want to help labor start. I'm only just wondering as I've seen a lot of talk on here about it.

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I've been drinking it since my second trimester. I do feel braxton hicks after I drink it but I was due Saturday and have still not gone in labor. I drink several cups a day. I hope it reduces my pushing time but it definitely has not jump started labor. At this point I freakin wish. It's so good for your body for more than just toning your uterus. It's providing you and your baby with great vitamin and nutrients.

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Never had out induce labor contractions. Your body will not be forced into labor if it is not ready for it. I have had many a midwife and ob tell me that.

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I drink a few cups daily and haven't noticed any more Braxton hicks then I already have. Even if it doesn't do much for labor it still tastes great and I'll continue to drink it after delivery.

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I've been drinking it and have not had an increase in BH. I don't have them very often.

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I've drank it thru my pregnancies and never had it induce my labor (I have required c-sections). It does more than tone the uterus, it also helps with your immune system, morning sickness, circulation, and breast milk supply which is why I drink it daily starting at 20 weeks.