If you’re a tea drinker, you’re most likely curious if it’s safe to drink tea during pregnancy? You probably want to know if there are any teas you need to avoid too. With all of the warnings about consuming caffeinated drinks during pregnancy, many pregnant mammies-to-be can be a bit hesitant to consume their favorite tea.
So, is tea safe during pregnancy? And if so, what teas are safe? No matter if you’d like to enjoy an occasional cup of herbal tea during pregnancy, or your usual black tea, we have the answers for you!!
Pregnancy safe tea
Hi, I’m Róisín Sheridan, a qualified herbalist, naturopath & nutritionist from HealthTea & I am hear to let you know that the consumption of most herbal teas during pregnancy has the safe-tea tick of approval!
Overall, herbal teas are generally very safe to consume, and most often more beneficial during pregnancy.
This is as long as recommended doses are not exceeded. Because you’re drinking an infusion or decoction of the leaves, flowers or roots of a plant, it’s not as potent as consuming the plant in its entirety. Herbal teas have no caffeine either, making them a much more nutritious and safe alternative to regular tea.
Woohoo! And in fact, drinking tea while pregnant even has a few additional benefits.
Benefits of drinking tea during pregnancy
Drinking herbal teas during pregnancy is certainly a wise choice when compared with caffeinated beverages, as caffeinated drinks have a diuretic effect, reduce nutrient absorption and deplete the adrenal glands.
Meanwhile, herbal teas hydrate, provide easily assimilated nutrients, and feed the body during pregnancy. They’re also packed with antioxidants and vitamin C which helps lower your anxiety and stress levels. Various types of herbal teas can also reduce morning sickness symptoms and even prepare the uterus for labor. There are even special teas for pregnancy!
Well, you sold us at ‘no more morning sickness’…. So which teas are best for pregnant sippers?
What teas are safe during pregnancy?
Here’s a pregnancy-safe tea list, so you know which teas are safe to drink during pregnancy.
Pregnancy Tea #1: Ginger tea
Drinking ginger tea while pregnant helps to ease nausea (goodbye morning sickness!), aids the digestion process, and relieves stomach issues. Ginger is a warming digestive herb, a circulatory stimulant, anti-nausea, and a great source of zinc. You can find our Ginger teas here
Pregnancy Tea #2: Nettle tea
Nettle leaf tea is a brilliant nutritive tea to sip whilst pregnant, especially as you near the end of your pregnancy. It provides high levels of water-soluble iron, magnesium, and calcium. Stick to one or two cups a day, or drink in a blend with other herbs.
Pregnancy Tea #3: Raspberry leaf
Raspberry leaf tea during pregnancy prepares the uterus for labor due to its rich mineral content! It also helps to prevent post-partum hemorrhage due to its gentle astringent effect. Raspberry leaf tea was traditionally used in late pregnancy to prepare for birth and breastfeeding.
Raspberry leaf is also a galactagogue, so it supports breast milk production & is also high in calcium, magnesium, and iron. Raspberry leaf tea is safe to drink from the second trimester onwards. I usually recommend women drink one cup per day from 26 weeks. Then they can build up to two cups at 30 weeks, three cups at 36 weeks and 3-4 cups from 37 weeks.
You’ll find our delicious organic raspberry leaf tea here.
Pregnancy Tea #4: Dandelion leaf
Dandelion leaf tea is a wonderful support in late pregnancy when fluid retention is an issue, as it is high in potassium and has a gentle but effective diuretic effect. It’s also considered to be a kidney tonic and gentle digestive and is alkalizing. I suggest adding a dandelion leaf to another tea such as Peppermint, as it has a slightly bitter, earthy taste. Shop Dandelion leaf tea
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