<p>Like you mentionned, the RRL is for preventing miscarriage and hemorrhage from a relaxed or atonic uterus, good for morning sickness (but that's probably over) reducing pain during and after labor because by toning the muscles RRL eliminates many of the reasons for a painful delivery and prolonged recovery (but it does not counter the pain of cervical dilation). It does not strengthen contractions but does allow the contracting uterus to work more effectively. And for after the baby comes its good in assisting in the production of plentiful breastmilk. It contains vitamin C, E, and the easily assimilated calcium and iron. It also contains vitamins A, B complex and many minerals. Nettle is reputed to have more chlorophyll than any other herb. It has vitamins A,C,D,K, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iron and sulphur. It aids the kidneys and since the kidneys must clean 150% of the normal blood volume for most of the pregnancy, Nettle ability to nourish and stregthen them is a major importance. It's good to ease leg cramps and other muscle spasms, diminish pain during and after birth because of it's high calcium content, which is readily assismilated, helps diinish muscle pains, preventing PPH since it is a good source of vitamin K and it increases available hemoglobin, both of which decrease the likelihood of postpartum hemorrhage. It also helps reduce hemorrhoids because it tightens and stregthens bloods vessels, helps maintain arterial elasticity, and improves venous resiliency. And for after the baby comes, it also helps to increase the richness and amount of breastmilk. Now the reason you have to drink a good amount is because these herbs are tonics. So tonics need to be used regularly, for a tonic is to the cells much like exercise i to the muscles: not much use when done erratically. I<m adding the rosehip because it's high in vitamin C and helps to support the immune system (so hopefully not to many colds to come this winter). It also helps with edema and fluid retention which I had last time. Lemon balm is good for anxiety, stress and insomnia. Alfalfa is loaded with vitamins A,D,E,K, eight digestives enzymes and many minerals. It is particularly helpful in late pregnancy because the amount of vitamin K it provides promotes proper blood cloting, thus reducing PPH. And the spearmint is for taste
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