Because of the caffeine in it?
2006-08-17 07:49:15 · 31 answers · asked by **Super Baby** 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Wow, this input is great! Thanks guys. I should have mentioned I'm 4 months pregnant and trying to figure out why my heart starts to pound really hard at random times throughout the day. I've spoken to my doctor and he's clueless.
2006-08-17 09:18:58 · update #1
Yeah, but Tetley makes a nice decaffinated tea now that you can't tell the difference.
2006-08-17 07:54:43 · answer #1 · answered by K M 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tea has a very small amount of caffeine. Soda has more and Coffee has a LOT more. I have two children and while I was pregnant with both of them I was told to limit my caffeine. A rule I used was if it was enough to make me jittery, it was enough to make the baby jittery, which is bad. Just take it easy and don't suck down caffeine on a constant basis and you will be fine!
2006-08-17 08:00:20 · answer #2 · answered by jesusfreakcbaker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with a dr. to see what the recommended amount of caffeine would be for a pregnant woman. I know that some caffeine is okay, but you do not want to have too much.
A lot of tea's come decaf... i would try those! :)
2006-08-17 07:55:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's bad to have anything with caffeine in it. You can try herbal teas that have no caffeine, although I would still only drink 1 maybe 2 cups a day.
2006-08-17 07:55:49 · answer #4 · answered by JenJen 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think tea itself is bad for you while you are pregnant..it's more like the caffeine which some teas contain which may do some damage.
So...moderation is the key if the tea you drink has caffeine in it! AND: you can always opt for decaf teas and delicious herbal ones in place of black and/or caffeinated ones.
2006-08-17 07:56:19 · answer #5 · answered by dragonflypurity 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i stopped all caffeine intake when i found out i was pregnant.
however, i have been told that 1/2-1 serving of a caffeine beverage each day is allowed.
i would ask your OB's opinion on this.
as for tea in specific:
i switched to decaf, which is still nice and yummy. also, be aware of herbal teas b/c some herbs they may contain can cause abdominal contractions. so, i would stick with plain, jane lipton decaf!! then add about a tablespoon of honey:)
take care!
2006-08-17 07:55:19 · answer #6 · answered by joey322 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When you are pregnant, you should definitely switch to decaf tea. However, if you just can't drink tea without the caffeine, then you should limit yourself to 1-2 glasses/cups a day.
2006-08-17 07:57:19 · answer #7 · answered by Poopie Johnson 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My doctor never had a problem with it since I did it in moderation. I had 2-3 glasses a day. And I have 4 kids who came out just fine!
2006-08-17 07:54:43 · answer #8 · answered by Kris 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I drink it but only in moderation, too much caffeine is not good for a pregnant woman. It's safe as long as you dont drink too much
2006-08-17 07:58:01 · answer #9 · answered by tantalizin1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really but I would only drink things that are decaffeinated. But for the most part no, you will not harm your baby if you have a cup of tea or coffee. If that were the case all those coffee addicts out there would be in trouble. Good luck.
2006-08-17 07:55:31 · answer #10 · answered by Medical and Business Information 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋