How to use Red Raspberry leaves?

Red raspberry leaves, taken as a tea or tisane made from the fresh or dried leaves, are traditionally said to help childbirth. It is sometimes said that a tea made from the leaves will bring on labour but there is no evidence that this is true. There is some evidence, however, that raspberry leaf tea, when taken regularly during pregnancy, can help to tone the muscles of the uterus and therefore make labour easier and less painful. Like many herbal remedies, however, it can interfere with conventional medicine and may have undesirable effects if too much is taken. It is always wise, therefore to take the advice of the doctor or midwife, especially if other medications are being taken.