Do you think labor prep (like red raspberry leaf tea, primrose oil, etc) is actually effective to induce labor?

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I’m 35 weeks and haven’t really thought about starting to drink red raspberry leaf tea and stuff like that yet.. But I’m curious if you think it helps!!

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Idk about inducing labor, but raspberry tea is supposed to help strengthen the uterus which can help labor go smoother and quicker. That being said, I started drinking raspberry leaf tea at 37 weeks and 37w6d I went into labor (which was fairly quick especially for my first). Idk if it’s related or not but I wasn’t disappointed lol

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In inducing labor, no. But I do think it’s effective in making labor progress faster/smoother and helping with recovery.

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The point is to make it smoother and easier (which it totally works) it will ONLY induce labor if your body is ready. TMI Sex (no pulling out or condoms) nipple stimulation and female orgasm is really what worked for me. Did it everyday for one week and one day I started cramping and it never stopped! Became regular and started getting stronger. 39 weeks and 4 days.

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Neither of these will induce labor.

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For raspberry leaf to be effective it should be started to be drunk 28 weeks preferably 22weeks on

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No. I tried EVERYTHING you could think of to induce my first son because he went almost 2 weeks late. Nothing worked & my labour was super long. 
With my second I didn’t even bother & my labour was half the time. Which I know sometimes second babies come faster but nothing will work or help unless your body & baby are ready anyways.

Do you think labor prep (like red raspberry leaf tea, primrose oil, etc) is actually effective to induce labor?

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