Is it safe for pregnant women to drink green tea?

Many women often confuse the foods and drinks they should and should not consume during pregnancy. Coffee is a drink that pregnant women should stay away from. To avoid craving coffee, some pregnant women switch to drinking herbal teas.

Do green tea and herbal tea affect the health of pregnant women?

But are herbal teas really safe for the fetus? The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises mothers not to use herbs during pregnancy if they are unsure about the effects of the herb on the fetus.

Most packaged teas such as peppermint tea, lemon tea, ginger tea are safe to drink during pregnancy, as long as the mother does not drink too much.

However, to minimize the risk, pregnant women should look for herbal teas that are specially formulated for pregnant women. In addition, pregnant women should also consult a specialist before drinking.

So what about fresh green tea, can pregnant women drink it? Although fresh green tea is a type of tea, it is not called herbal tea.

Because green tea also contains caffeine, while herbal tea is made from fruits, seeds, roots and contains antioxidants. Therefore, women should not drink green tea during pregnancy.

According to Traffic Newspaper