Tea to Induce Labor

Is it possible to use tea to induce labor? Natural herbal teas have long been recommended by midwifes, grandmothers, and herbalists to help induce labor.

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Many pregnant women experience back aches, joint pain, stress, and wonder what their feet look like around week 37. While some experts agree that natural herbal teas can help induce labor, others say it’s merely a state of mind or a way to will the baby to come.

If you live your life using natural herbal supplements, using tea may work to help your labor begin. Before you consider using any type of natural herbal teas, consult with your physician, midwife or herbalist.

Folklore or stories passed down from generations past are often criticized by skeptics. These skeptics live with belief that, “If I can’t see it happen or work, I don’t believe it.” WordIQ defines folklore in this way: “Folklore is a concept of tales, legends or superstitions current among a particular ethnic population, a part of the oral history of a particular culture.” WordIQ also goes on to say that folklore, “typically concerns itself with the mundane traditions of everyday life.”

Folklorists, or people who study folklore, do so for a reason. Perhaps they were interested in Grandma’s tales of how to stop a baby’s colic. Maybe an elderly aunt swore by herbal remedies to induce labor. Even cancer survivors claim the use of herbal remedies have helped them not only feel better, but improve their health. While folklore is not the belief of skeptics, it certainly doesn’t mean that its ideas, including herbal tea, won’t help the birthing process to begin.

There are different types of teas that have gained notice in the midwife world. Some of them include:

• Cinnamon Stick Tea – Helps to relax the uterus.
• Raspberry Leaf Tea – Also relaxes the uterus.
• Black or Blue Cohosh Tea – Some use these herbs to make tea. Black Cohosh helps to regulate contractions and Blue Cohosh make the uterine contractions stronger.
• Herbal Mixtures – Many herbalists and midwives believe mixing Primrose oil and Partridgeberry into a drinkable tea form are effective ways to induce labor.

Rob Hawley, herbalist and owner of Taos Herb Company in New Mexico, suggests these tips for finding a good herbalist:

1. See if the herbalist is a member of the American Herbalists Guild. If she isn't, the Guild can refer you to one that is a member.
2. Ask how many years the herbalist has been practicing and where she received her training. A good herbalist should have practiced at least five years.
3. Does the herbalists keep up with continued training?
4. Has the herbalists received at least two years of clinical training?

Herbalists believe in natural and healthy solutions and will work well with your midwife or physician so be sure to find a good one you trust.

If you decide that you want to try inducing labor with natural herbal tea, keep these tips in mind:

• Due Date – Wait until you are passed your due date. Your baby is still developing all the way up to and until your due date.
• Seek Advice – It’s important to seek advice on teas to induce labor. If you’re not sure, ask your physician, midwife or herbalist. Some teas and herbs can actually hurt the fetus.
• Relaxation – Above all else, during labor your body needs to be relaxed. Using teas to help you relax can often speed the birthing process along.
• Don’t Guess – Avoid visiting a natural herb store and trying to read labels on your own. It’s never a good idea to guess what might work.
• Seek Support- If you love the natural way, seek support from those around you who feel the same as you do. Naysayers are not the best people to be around if you live a life full of herbal remedies.

Are there teas to induce labor? While some medical doctors claim there is no proof they do work, others who believe in using natural remedies have strong beliefs that they can work. If the folklore in your family suggests herbal teas may work for you, why not give it a try and skip drugs and chemicals.

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