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What teas are safe to drink while pregnant?

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By Hallie Levine

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June 8, 2021

Black, white, and green teas in moderation are safe during pregnancy. They contain caffeine, so be mindful of how much you sip to stay under the recommended limit for pregnancy. Use caution with herbal teas, which aren't FDA regulated. Ginger tea and peppermint tea are considered safe, but some other herbal teas have been linked to pregnancy complications. Talk to your healthcare provider before you brew to make sure your favorite teas are safe for both you and your baby.

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• Can pregnant women drink tea?
• Is it safe to drink herbal tea during pregnancy?
• What teas are safe to drink while pregnant?
• Teas to avoid during pregnancy
• What about herbal teas made for pregnancy?

Can pregnant women drink tea?

Yes, drinking tea while pregnant is safe as long as you take some precautions. It's important to remember that black, green, and white teas all contain caffeine, and it can be easy to overdo that. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) advises pregnant women to limit their caffeine intake to less than 200 milligrams per day. A cup of black tea has almost 50 milligrams, while a cup of green tea has about 25.

Herbal teas – despite having a health halo – aren't always safe for pregnancy. So, before you drink tea, be sure to calculate its caffeine content, and run any herbal teas by your healthcare provider.

There are many reasons why you may want to reach for a cup (or two) of tea during pregnancy. It's a soothing way to stay hydrated, and tea itself is chock full of antioxidants that can help boost your immune system and even fight off cancer and heart disease.

Black tea is a good substitute for your morning coffee, especially if you're watching your caffeine, and if it's sugar that you're craving, some herbal teas may hit that sweet spot. There are many drinks you're advised to avoid during pregnancy – anything with alcohol or too much caffeine – so a cup of tea can be a good alternative.

Is it safe to drink herbal tea during pregnancy?

Some herbal teas are safe for pregnancy, and some aren't. Herbal supplements – which include teas – aren't regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Only a few of the herbs used in teas have been studied in pregnant women.

Teas made from herbs like peppermint and ginger are considered safe to drink in moderation while you're pregnant or nursing. Just keep in mind that these herbs are more concentrated in teas than in food, so drinking them in excess may be harmful even if eating them isn't. That's why it's best to check with your provider before drinking any kind of herbal tea during your pregnancy.

What teas are safe to drink while pregnant?

The following teas are considered safe in moderation during pregnancy:

Ginger tea: Ginger is commonly used to ease morning sickness during pregnancy, and studies have shown it's safe and effective for this purpose. But there's also some evidence that it may negatively affect fetal sex hormones and increase the risk of vaginal bleeding during pregnancy. So before you drink ginger tea, discuss its benefits and risks with your healthcare provider.

Peppermint tea: Peppermint tea is often used to calm an upset tummy during pregnancy, and it's considered safe. Be aware that it may not help with morning sickness: one study found peppermint oil aromatherapy, for example, didn't work any better to treat nausea and vomiting in the first half of pregnancy than a placebo. Peppermint tea has also been linked to heartburn, which is already very common in pregnant women.

Green tea: Green teas, including trendy matcha teas, are considered safe to drink during pregnancy. They're also much lower in caffeine than coffee – about 25 grams a cup versus 100 grams. Limit yourself to less than three cups of green tea a day, though. Green tea is high in catechins, substances which can prevent your cells from fully absorbing folic acid. Your body needs plenty of folic acid during pregnancy to help prevent neural tube defects.

Black or white teas: these popular forms of tea, like green tea, are considered safe to drink during pregnancy. Just remember not to overdo it, as four cups of black tea, for example, will get you to your daily 200 mg caffeine quotient. Iced tea is often made from black tea, so keep that in mind as a source of caffeine.

Teas to avoid during pregnancy

Before pregnancy, you may have sipped a cup of chamomile tea to help you nod off. During pregnancy, it's not a good idea. Studies show that if you drink chamomile tea regularly, you may have a higher risk of miscarriage, preterm labor, or low birth weight.

Other herbal teas to avoid if you're pregnant or nursing include:

• Alfalfa
• Black cohosh
• Blue cohosh
• Comfrey
• Dong quai
• Ephedra (called ma huang in traditional Chinese medicine and banned in the United States since 2004)
• European mistletoe
• Goldenseal
• Hibiscus
• Horehound
• Kava
• Labrador
• Lemongrass
• Licorice root
• Mugwort
• Nettle leaf (also called stinging nettle leaf)
• Passion flower
• Pennyroyal
• Rosemary
• Sage
• Sassafras
• Saw palmetto
• Vetiver
• Yarrow
• Yerba mate

This isn't a complete list, so always ask your provider whether a particular herb is safe to consume during pregnancy. Note: You can still eat food containing some of these herbs, like rosemary and sage, because the amounts used in food are generally much smaller than those used in tea – and not as potent. (The brewing process for making tea concentrates the chemicals in the herbs.)

What about herbal teas made for pregnancy?

The same cautions apply to teas made specifically for pregnant women and sold in supermarkets and health food stores. Although the makers of pregnancy teas promote their products as healthy for expectant moms, no clinical studies support these claims, and the safety of the ingredients isn't regulated.

Pregnancy teas usually include ingredients such as alfalfa, fennel seed, lemongrass leaf, lemon verbena, nettle leaf, red raspberry leaf, rose hips, and strawberry leaf. Not all these are safe to take during pregnancy. For example, nettle leaf (also known as stinging nettle leaf) stimulates the uterus and can cause miscarriage. Some midwives use raspberry leaf (also known as red raspberry leaf) to aid delivery, but its effectiveness hasn't been proven. It should be used only in late pregnancy under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

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• Like with food, there are some more surprising drinks that pregnant women shouldn't consume.
• Some teas are safe during pregnancy, but others might not be a great idea.
• If you're pregnant and a tea-drinker, you need to know which fall under which category.

When you find out that you're pregnant, there are immediately a lot of changes that you have to make. You learn that you should avoid certain foods, that you should watch out for caffeine, avoid alcohol, tobacco, and pretty much all medication. Well, one thing you may not realize can be potentially harmful to pregnant people is tea.

We rounded up everything you need to know about drinking tea when you're pregnant.

Ginger tea can help with morning sickness.

Ginger tea is considered an herbal tea and, according to Manglani, it's OK for pregnant women to drink, as long as they don't overdo it. "I recommend ginger tea to women who are experiencing nausea and vomiting as well as uterine cramping in early pregnancy, as ginger can help with nausea and cramping," she said.

Since ginger's known to calm the stomach, you might find that ginger tea works well when you're facing down morning sickness and other pregnancy-related nausea too.

Black tea is typically safe, but don't overdo it.

Though you might think that black tea is something you'd need to avoid during pregnancy because of its caffeine content, black tea is typically safe. Kara Manglani, CNM, a New York City-based midwife, told INSIDER that black tea is "generally considered safe," but that she recommends women limit their consumption to fewer than four cups a day, just in case.

Plus, you do have to watch the caffeine content, so make sure you're not drinking too much caffeinated tea. Choosing a decaf version might help.

Green tea is also thought to be safe, but be aware of your caffeine intake.

Manglani said that, like black tea, green tea is usually thought to be safe for pregnant women, but, again, you need to watch out for the caffeine content. Limiting how much you drink and choosing decaf over caffeinated when possible should ensure that you're safe.

Think twice before drinking peppermint or chamomile tea in your first trimester.

If you enjoy drinking peppermint tea, you probably won't have to give it up entire while you're pregnant. You likely should still limit how much you're drinking, though.

"If you want to be extremely cautious then just give peppermint and chamomile a rest during the first trimester," Natasha Richardson, the founder of Forager Botanicals and an herbalist who penned a dissertation on herbs in pregnancy. "That's when miscarriages are most likely. It's unlikely that those herbs would actually cause miscarriage but I wouldn't want anyone drawing that conclusion in an unfortunate turn of events." Because peppermint might be able to cause some very mild uterine contractions, some women don't want to risk it early-on.

If your nausea is especially bad and you don't like or want to overdo it on the ginger, mint can also help ease an upset stomach, Manglani said, so you may want to keep it on-hand.

Same goes for raspberry/red leaf tea.

If you've ever been pregnant before, you may have heard about red raspberry leaf tea and its potential for helping ease labor. But you should be careful when exactly you're drinking it. "Some studies have suggested it can help with uterine contractions and shorten the overall length of labor," Manglani said. "I would avoid red raspberry leaf tea in the first trimester, but recommend it in the third trimester to help with labor."

And if you find that you like drinking red raspberry leaf tea each day, it might be useful to keep drinking it after giving birth. "You can also drink after giving birth because it is rich in calcium, helps with breastfeeding and heals the uterus too," Richardson said.

Some herbs and spices, like licorice, should be avoided altogether.

Though many teas are OK to drink during pregnancy, so long as you watch out for the caffeine content of each, there are some herbs and spices that are often added to teas or make up herbal blends that you should consider avoiding while you're pregnant.

"Avoid licorice tea as licorice is estrogenic and can lead to preterm birth and fetal anomalies," Manglani said. "Avoid black and blue cohosh. These can lead to preterm birth and miscarriage. Avoid Dong Quai tea as this tea can cause uterine contraction which can lead to miscarriage or preterm birth. Avoid ginseng tea as it can cause birth defects and growth impairment."

Additionally, things like cinnamon and anise can potentially cause uterine contractions and other issues, so you don't want to eat or drink large quantities of them while pregnant. Baking spices like cinnamon are commonly added to some teas, so keep an eye out for it.

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Now there is little sun outside, it is cold and damp. In addition, an epidemic of colds began. Ginger tea will fill the kitchen with a seductive, warm, spicy aroma and will benefit and protect the body.

First of all, it must be said that in Sanskrit ginger is called "vishvabhesaj", which means "universal medicine". And as a medicine, ginger:

• has an analgesic effect;
• has a beneficial effect of ginger on the stomach, digestive and respiratory systems;
• , when used in small amounts, increases internal heat, awakening the appetite and stimulating digestion, warming the stomach and blood.

And ginger tea is an excellent remedy for physical or mental fatigue, which helps to overcome stressful situations and restore strength after a hard day. Ginger tea has an excellent tonic effect, returns clarity of thought, and a fresh complexion. It improves cerebral circulation and memory. In addition, ginger tea can replace the traditional cup of coffee. Ginger tea, drunk before meals, can cause a good healthy appetite. And after eating, it will help to better digest food and remove toxins.
Ginger tea will quickly warm you up in winter and protect you from colds. It treats sore throat, cough, runny nose, blockage of the lungs and bronchi.

Several recipes for making ginger tea:

1. Indian variant (Goa). Ginger lemon tea. Cut fresh ginger root into strips (1 tbsp), pour boiling water in a tea mug, add a tea bag, 1/3 sliced ​​lime, serve with honey.
2. Toning version. Peel a piece of ginger root and grate it on a coarse grater to make about two or more tablespoons of grated ginger root. Put in a liter container. Add 50 ml (1/4 cup) fresh lemon juice and honey to taste. Pour in boiling water. Wait about an hour and then you can try. This tea will invigorate and speed up all the processes in the body. It is because of this property that such a recipe is very often used for weight loss.
3. Cold variant. Brew regular loose leaf green tea without additives. Let it brew for 5 minutes. Cut a small piece (3-4 cm) of ginger and pour the finished tea into a thermos. Add some honey and red hot pepper or chilli. Colds and other colds are perfectly treated with ginger tea with honey and lemon, and for wet coughs, it is recommended to add cloves or cinnamon to tea.
4. "with milk" version. Take 300 ml of water, cut or grate a piece of fresh ginger (2-3 cm). Boil it for 5 minutes, add tea. Brew strong tea, strain and dilute with milk in a ratio of 1:1. Then pour into cups and add sugar to taste.

But there are also contraindications: ginger is contraindicated at high temperature, harmful for ulcers, colitis, intestinal diseases, it is not recommended for late pregnancy and lactating women. Dosage of ginger should be moderate, as it can affect blood pressure and increase internal heat if taken in large quantities.

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MAMA | Cold tea with ginger. Or tea to boost immunity

This ginger tea works wonders! He saves at the first sign of a cold - quickly raises to his feet and gives a lot of strength. But also this ginger tea is an excellent means of preventing flu and colds. It greatly strengthens and improves immunity.

Or Golden Elixir, as it is called in India, at home.

Fu!!! Well, you don't want to get sick! I just don't want to waste time on it.

Tell me, what mother has the time and opportunity to get sick? There is so much to deal with here that there is neither time nor energy left for illness (no matter how paradoxical it may sound, but this is the bitter truth of motherhood).

We urgently need to get ourselves up at the first symptoms of a cold: snot, sore throat, cough, headache... Do not give the disease a chance to develop into something big. This tea always saves me. He's just magical! (pah-pah-pah!)

In addition, this tea with ginger can and should be drunk for prevention, during the exacerbation of all these seasonal viral infections.

In addition to all the measures that should be taken immediately at the first symptoms of illness, one of our favorite remedies is tea. We drink tea with raspberries, lemon, ginger. But you can make tea that will not only warm and delight with a pleasant taste, but will also effectively fight an impending disease.

This tea is not only for boosting the immune system, it awakens all the protective functions of the body. It is also a tea with pronounced anti-inflammatory and cleansing properties. But now we are interested in it precisely in terms of improving immunity and helping with cold symptoms.

Not only is this tea my favorite, it really works right away. The nose begins to breathe, the throat no longer cuts, the cough recedes and the head no longer presses with a ten-ton load. And most importantly, there are forces that are so lacking during an illness.

This wonderful drink contains ginger, known to everyone for its antiviral properties, and everyone's favorite honey, and a surprise - turmeric (!!), and one secret ingredient (I want to keep the intrigue a little longer))), well, how can you do without lemon . A little about the important components of this amazing tea to increase immunity, in order to understand what each of them brings to the holy cause of strengthening the body.

Ginger

Everyone knows this magical root, everyone has heard about its properties as a natural antibiotic that cures various infections. But it also helps with detox, inflammation, joint pain, nausea (even pregnancy sickness) and motion sickness (just suck on a piece of ginger and you won't be afraid of any waves). It looks great in juices and smoothies, soups and even desserts, adding a hot and spicy flavor to them. This is my personal favourite.

Turmeric

Very strong antioxidant. It has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic practice as a plant that cleanses the entire body, especially the liver. It is used to support digestion, treat fever, infections, and inflammation. Some research suggests that turmeric can act as a pain reliever and antipyretic (a natural substitute for ibuprofen).

Black Pepper

Black Pepper (Here it is, the secret ingredient!) and Turmeric - an amazingly powerful couple. Scientists have proven that black pepper increases the bioactivity of turmeric a thousand times!!!

Lemon

Lemon is rich in vitamin C, which is extremely important for activating all the protective functions of the body. That is why we so often add lemon to all teas. Well, for taste, of course)))

So let's move on to the recipe for tea with ginger and turmeric to improve immunity.

Recipe for ginger tea for colds

● 1/2 cup / 120 ml honey
● 2-4 tbsp. freshly grated ginger
● 2 tbsp. ground turmeric (or grated turmeric if you can find it)
● 1 lemon, freshly cut zest
● 2 pinches ground black pepper.

Mix all the ingredients in a glass jar for easy storage. You can add more ginger or turmeric if you like. The taste should be very intense.

When you decide to drink this tea, you only need to take a few teaspoons of this mixture. You need to pour water that has recently boiled, but has already cooled down a bit (to preserve the value of honey), stir and drink. You can, of course, also add this mixture to your favorite tea. Personally, I always add lemon juice, about 2 teaspoons. It seems to me that the taste becomes richer this way. Drink as desired and as needed, averaging 2-3 cups per day.

Keep the formula in the refrigerator for up to five days.

Does this tea for colds (and in general for improving immunity) help you the same way as it does me and my family? And what are your cold tea recipes? Share! Looking forward to your answers in the comments below!

This article and all information contained therein is not medical advice, treatment, and/or diagnosis. Please consult your physician for any health related issues.

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