Laura K. Grubb

1 month ago | singlecare.com | Lacey Muinos |Laura K. Grubb

Key takeaways Raspberry leaf tea is a caffeine-free, herbal tea made from the dried leaves of the raspberry plant (Rubus idaeus). It’s been shown to possess strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. There is some anecdotal evidence that it works as an herbal remedy for women’s health issues such as menstrual cramps and PMS. Many pregnant women drink raspberry leaf tea in their third trimester to shorten labor, but more research is needed.

Jan 24, 2025 | singlecare.com | Sarah Bradley |Laura K. Grubb

Key takeaways People with hypothyroidism are deficient in thyroid hormones called T3 and T4. Levothyroxine is a commonly prescribed medication to treat hypothyroidism, mimicking the effects of T4 on the body. Pregnant women must maintain healthy levels of thyroid hormones. Untreated hypothyroidism during pregnancy puts moms at higher risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm delivery, preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction, and other complications.