sleepytime tea

[ross1112]

Has one of u ladies drink it when pregnant? Since I haven't been able to calm down, cause I'm very stressed out lately, my Dr told me to drink chamomile tea, so I bought that tea so I can sleep and some other for pregnant women, I read the reviews last night and pregnant women said they were fine drink it, so I drank it, and last night while I was sleeping, I had like pinching pain on my right side of my pelvic area, about 4 times, and now I have pain again, not cramping or anything extreme, but it bothers me a little, do u guys think is from the tea? Or is it me being paranoid?

[ross1112]

The following herbs have been ratedLikely Safe or Possibly Safe for use during pregnancy:4

Red Raspberry Leaf – Rich in iron, this herb has helped tone the uterus, increase milk production, decrease nausea, and ease labor pains. Some studies have even reported that using red raspberry leaf during pregnancy can reduce complications and the use of interventions during birth.5 You may see pregnancy teas that are made from red raspberry leaf to help promote uterine health during pregnancy. (Read about herbal teas for more information)

There is some controversy about whether this should be used throughout

 

pregnancy or just in the second and third trimester, so many health

 

care providers remain cautious and only recommend using i

[ross1112]

The following herbs have been rated as having Insufficient Reliable Information Available by the Natural Medicines Database, although many are recommended by homeopathic physicians, herbalists, and midwives who treat pregnant women. More extensive research and discussions with your treating health care provider will help you make the decision about what herbs are safe for you to use.

Dandelion – Rich in Vitamin A, calcium, and iron; dandelion root and leaf can also help relieve mild edema and nourish the liverChamomile (German) - High in calcium and magnesium; also helps with sleeplessness and inflammation of jointsNettles (Stinging Nettles) – High in vitamins A, C, K , calcium, potassium, and iron. Used in many pregnancy teas because it is a great all around pregnancy tonic. Note on the safety of Nettles: Natural Medicines Database gives Nettles a rating ofLikely Unsafe, even though it is used in countless pregnancy teas and recommended by most midwives and herbalists. This may be contingent upon which part of the Nettles plant is used (the root or the leaves) and how much is used. According to other sources, the use of Nettles isencouraged during pregnancy 

[ross1112]

http://*****************.org/pregnancyhealth/naturalherbsvitamins.html

[knufrio]

Herbal teas are generally avoided during pregnancy unless your Dr says otherwise. Some herbals are okay like peppermint, spearmint, and ginger, however most have not been studied enough in pregnancy to determine their safety. Things like ginseng, echinacheae, stinging nettles, and others should be avoided entirely

[ross1112]

Then I'm not gonna drink the one for pregnancy because it has raspberry leaf, peppermint leaf, nettle leaf, spearmint leaf, dandelion root, fennel seed and cardamon seed

[thenewmrs_b]

I looked into sleepytime tea and found some of the herbs in it were contraindicated when pregnant... I would read the ingredients on your brand and look up each one

[elvendork]

Half of those are recommended for combating morning sickness. Celestial Seasonings that makes the tea has been around forever, Sleepytime is their most popular tea, if it posed any risk, it would be a big deal and be in all the books. And Celestial Seasonings would change the recipe

[ross1112]

Rosebuds

[ross1112]

The sleepytime has chamomile, spearmint, lemongrass, tilia flowers, blackberry leaves, orange blossoms, hawthorn and rosebjds

[ross1112]

I'm at high risk too, because of all the lost and diabetes, I asked my Dr about chamomile and he said it was safe to take it, I'm gonna stop the sleepytime tea, but I'm gonna take the one for pregnancy cause it says it relaxed u

[elvendork]

That is not from the tea, it is raspberry leaf tea that is bad. Nothing wrong with Sleeptime or other chamomile teas. There is no history of chamomile being used as an abortive. It is probably the safest tea you could possible drink.

[SunKist6]

My Dr asked me to discontinue any form of herb use. I'm a huge tea drinker, but I stopped. She mentioned that over time chamomile tea consumption can turn into an abortifacent. It can give contractions and throw me at preterm delivery. Then again I was considered high risk since I found out I was pregnant. But to play it safe I discontinued all tea use.

[ross1112]

I'm 16 weeks, this is my 4th pregnancy but no baby, I started feeling the flutters at 13 weeks, u think is the baby moving? Or maybe kicking?

[Danie0825]

How far along are you? That could be the baby moving. That's how I felt my first daughter move. I had some sleepy time tea lastnight as I caught a terrible head cold. If it persists and it's only when you drink the tea I recommend you to stop.