According to The Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year, by Susun Weed, the following benefits may be found by drinking Raspberry leaf tea before and throughout pregnancy: (Please be sure to check with your healthcare provider first!)

• Increasing fertility in men and women. It is an excellenet fertility herb when combined with Red Clover.

• Preventing miscarriage and hemorrhage. It tones the uterus and helps prevent miscarriage and postpartum hemorrhage from an atonic uterus.

• Easing of morning sickness. It provides gentle relief of nausea and stomach distress throughout pregnancy.

• Reducing pain during labor and birth. Since it tones the muscles used during labor and delivery, it eliminates many of the reasons for a paiful delivery and prolonged recovery. It does not counter the pain of cervical dilation.

• Provides a safe and speedy parturition. It works to encourage the uterus to let go and function without tension. It does not strengthen contractions but does allow the contracting uterus to work more effectively and may make the birth easier and faster.

• Helps bring down and undelivered placenta, when combined with Ground Ivy or Angelica.

• Assists in production of plentiful breastmilk.