is it safe too drink tea while pregnant?What is a good natural tea and where can i get it from?
2007-09-14 15:41:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
i drank tea every day when i was pregnant with all 3 of my kid's & they all came out fine
2007-09-14 16:15:19 · answer #1 · answered by Jenny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tea is great, I drank lots of varieties (mostly caffeine free) for my whole pregnancy and never had any problems. They also help with nausea. My fave was "Pregnancy Tea", I can't remember the brand but if your regular grocery store doesn't carry it you can find it at health food stores like Whole Foods. Someone told me chamomile tea was not good for you when you're pregnant, or not good for baby. But I drank it when I was pregnant, with a little honey it was the best thing for morning sickness. You should definately ask your OB before you drink it, since I have heard you shouldn't. But like I said, I did - and never had any problems. Another good one (and completely safe) is Peppermint. It soothes your tummy, helps you relax and relieves stuffy noses.
2007-09-14 16:44:14 · answer #2 · answered by Brandi C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Less than 200mg of caffeine a day is okcwhile preggo... I drink alot of herbal tea which has no caffeine... And some black20mg I alsobhave a coffee here and there or coke 35mg.... Just do some research see how much caffeine a glass has or read the box if it's home made and but I'm sure until you research it a glass won't kill you or harm the baby.:: good luck
2016-04-04 21:35:42 · answer #3 · answered by Pamela 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Non-decaffeinated teas are safe. Don't drink too much green tea (decaf or otherwise), because there's an ingredient in green tea that decreases folic acid absorption. Herbal teas are good, namely ones with mint, or fruit teas.
Here's a short list of which teas are not safe: anise, catnip, chamomile, comfrey, ephedra (called ma huang in traditional Chinese medicine), European mistletoe, hibiscus, horehound, Labrador, lemongrass, licorice root, mugwort, pennyroyal, raspberry leaf, rosemary, sage, sassafras, stinging nettle leaf, vetiver, and yarrow.
2007-09-15 19:38:39 · answer #4 · answered by michelle0303 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doctors used to frown on caffiene from say tea, or soft drinks. but a little caffeine every now and then is ok. for a natural tea, try your local whole foods store, or even just look for one in your local store that has an organic label
2007-09-14 15:54:00 · answer #5 · answered by TR 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't drink a lot of tea because of the caffeine...I know it sucks! You'll notice a big difference in the babies activity after you drink some tea...they go nuts!
2007-09-14 15:48:29 · answer #6 · answered by Shanny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of any down sides to drinking tea (pregnant or otherwise).
As for natural: any green tea is good (or even white), both of which you can find at your local grocery store.
2007-09-14 15:46:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can drink tea while pregnant. Check the ingredients on herbal teas, some herbs are not good in pregnancy (too many to list, google it) Black tea is lower in caffene than coffee, and the decaf is just as tasty.
2007-09-14 15:46:02 · answer #8 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to your doctor some tea are not safe to drink and some are.
2007-09-14 15:47:47 · answer #9 · answered by athao18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Billions of Chines have been drinking tea while pregnant for thousands of years. They are certainly prolific.
I would say it's safe.
Do not drink any herbal tea that contains Dong Quai!!!
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2007-09-14 15:51:46 · answer #10 · answered by Hello Kitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋