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Prepare to meet your baby from 32 weeks with The Final Push raspberry leaf tea.
Raspberry leaf tea has traditionally been used to help ease your baby's entrance into the world. It has been linked to shorter and more straightforward births in research. As well as potentially helping recovery too.It's believed to help due to the fragarine that is found in raspberry leaves and the positive effect it has on uterine strength.
We've blended red raspberry leaves with whole peppermint to create a sweet, refreshing and comforting cuppa. It can not only help prepare for labour but also help aid digestion.
This tea is designed to be drunk from the third trimester. We recommend drinking 1 cup per day from 32 - 33 weeks, and providing you don't have braxton hicks as a result, increase this to 2 cups per day from 33 - 34 weeks. Then drink up to 3 cups a day from 34 weeks until your baby arrives.
- A 2024 observational study published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (Bowman et al.) followed 91 pregnant women. Those who used raspberry leaf were less likely to need labour augmentation, epidurals, instrumental birth, or caesarean section - and had shorter labours overall.
Bowman R, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, April 2024. springer.com ↗
- A systematic review published in PMC (Bowman et al., 2021) reviewed all available evidence from 1941–2016. It found one study showing a clinically meaningful reduction in the length of the second stage of labour among women taking raspberry leaf, with no evidence of harm.
Bowman R, et al. Biophysical effects, safety and efficacy of raspberry leaf use in pregnancy. PMC, 2021. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ↗
- A study of 192 women (Simpson, Parsons et al., Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 2001) found a shorter second stage of labour and lower rate of forceps use (19.3% vs 30.4%) in the raspberry leaf group, with no adverse effects to mother or baby.
Simpson M, Parsons M, et al. Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health, 2001. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ↗
- Peppermint tea is classified as safe during pregnancy in moderation by the American Pregnancy Association, and is among the most commonly used herbal teas by pregnant women globally. A study using the Quebec Pregnancy Registry (3,000+ women) found no association between peppermint tea and miscarriage or low birth weight.
Quebec Pregnancy Registry data, cited in Miraclecord.com review, 2025. Healthline nutrition review, updated August 2025.
Researchers note that larger randomised controlled trials are still needed.
Refreshingly minty and herbaceous.
Raspberry leaf does not taste like raspberries! It has a flavour akin to green tea, with subtle vegetal notes and a slight bitterness.
Whole leaf peppermint is sweeter and with a more intense mint flavour compared to a traditional tea bag.
In combination, they have a sweet and herby taste, with a thick mouthfeel.
We don’t recommend adding milk or sugar, but follow your cravings and personal taste!
Is raspberry leaf tea safe during pregnancy?
Research to date has found no evidence of harm when raspberry leaf tea is consumed in the third trimester at recommended doses. It should not be drunk before 32 weeks. Always check with your midwife or GP, especially if you have a history of fast labours, are expecting twins, or have had a previous caesarean.
When should I start drinking raspberry leaf tea?
From 32 weeks pregnant. Start with 1 cup a day and increase gradually to 3 cups a day by 34 weeks.
Does raspberry leaf tea induce labour?
No. Raspberry leaf does not induce labour. It is considered a uterotonic - it may help tone and prepare the uterus so that when labour does begin, contractions are more efficient. Research by Simpson and Parsons (2001) found it associated with a shorter second stage and fewer forceps deliveries, not with starting labour earlier.
Why is peppermint added to the tea?
On its own, raspberry leaf is quite bitter. Whole peppermint makes the blend sweet and refreshing. Peppermint also has well-documented digestive benefits — a study on 221 pregnant women (Sayed Ahmed et al., 2012) found peppermint helpful in relieving heartburn during pregnancy.
How many packs do I need?
If you start at 32 weeks, 4 packs gives you a 5–6 week supply - enough to last through to your due date, drinking up to 3 cups a day.
Is it vegan and gluten free?
Yes. The Final Push contains 100% natural organic ingredients, is gluten free, and vegan friendly. The tea bags and packaging are plastic-free and biodegradable.
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Each of our packs has simple instructions on it, but essentially you should use 1 tea bag per person, and freshly boiled water for all except Head Start. This tea works best with 80-degree water (let your kettle sit for 5 minutes with the lid open after boiling). Brew for 3-5 minutes depending on how strong you like it.
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Use 1 bag per 300ml of water (this is the average size of a water glass) Add freshly boiled water, as if you were making a normal cuppa. Place the glass, with the tea bag still in, in your fridge to cool. Enjoy once cool - add lots of ice and fruit if you're feeling fancy.