A cup of tea a day?

[sadie1288]

This is my first pregnancy and I know you aren't supposed to have a lot of caffeine. I am not a big soda drinker or coffee drinker mainly water and a cup to two cups or iced tea a day. I have cut down on the tea quite a bit to one cup every other day to every two days. However I want to know if it will still effect my baby. Any help will be appreciated!

[mrs_meeklet]

i asked my doctor about this one because i crave iced tea like nobody's business. (i hated it before i got pregnant.) my doctor said that it's perfectly fine for me to drink as much tea as i want. it's mostly water anyhow and the amount of caffeine is very small compared to coffee and soda. gulp it up and don't worry about it!

[Miyu19]

Rooibos tea is naturally caffeine free and tastes great. It has lots of added benefits as well. Trader Joe's has one mixed with honey bush.

[sadie1288]

Thank you! I mainly drink water but I need me tea!

[venvar]

This is my second child. I'm 10 weeks. My doctor said two cups of caffeine is ok.  I drank a cup of coffee a day with my son.

[mama_bear_]

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[mama_bear_]

I drink Decaf tea while pregnant.  I try to not drink too much tho cause apparently Decaf tea has soke chemicals in them. Basically only spring water is the best for you and your baby.

[L1lRed]

I've heard that 1 cup of coffee/day is fine, so I should think 1 cup of tea/day would be similar.  I think as long as you keep it under 200mg of caffeine/day you'll be fine, but ask your doc.