Can I drink green tea.

[Susy1979]

Hello, this is my first pregnancy .. I stopped drinking coffee when I found out I'm pregnant, but was wondering if drinking green tea is safe?

[knufrio]

Green tea can actaully inhibit your bodies absorption of folic acid so if you are going to drink it, it's best to do so sparingly

[wayfunmommy]

Green tea is not an herbal tea. It's safe during pregnancy. There is plenty of information out there on which herbs are safe and unsafe during pregnancy.

[Lucy_Amor]

I try to stay away from any herbal teas. I havent found any  clear reassurance of which teas are safe while pregnant.

[Dragonwings]

Just stay away from herbal teas. Some can induced miscarriage or early labor. Do some research first.

[wayfunmommy]

Caffeine free green tea is great during pregnancy. It can help reduce swelling and has many other benefits. You can have a limited amount of caffeine per day, just don't over do it.

[Isthatyoubob]

Everything in moderation and don't waste time googling everything as you won't know what's right or wrong.  Talk to your health care professional. Latest study here saying milk is bad for your baby's brain development if it reduces your iron absorption and yet we know calcium is good for bones and teeth etc.  lots of mixed messages in the media. Your midwife and doctor should be able to give you professional advice.

[frieden]

I wont drink it if u go to an organic store/health food store u can buy pregnancy tea like a box of the tea bags also peppermint tea is good avoid others and be careful with certain herbs as well as some can be bad do your research google everything

[tamagojo]

Green tea still contains caffeine, but if you limit it like coffee, it's probably okay

[nicnac1225]

You're suppose to limit yourself to two coffees a day. I still have a morning coffee and maybe one in the day x

[Hadassah2015]

I'm 39 & 27wks. I still drink a cup of coffee a day.  I'd be more worried about soda, junk food,  processed food, fast food, chemical exposure and lack of fresh food.
Drink plenty of distilled water!