Which Tea Is The Best To Drink During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy comes with not just good vibes but a lot of do’s and don’ts, too. And one of the primary don’ts during pregnancy is to avoid caffeine as much as possible.

That’s because large amounts of caffeine can increase the chance of your baby having low birth weight or the chances of a miscarriage.

We don’t want to scare you, but now you know at least caffeinated teas like black tea, CTC tea, white or oolong tea are not so great for you if you are pregnant. Especially not if you want to have more than 2-3 cups a day.

So, which tea is the best during pregnancy? In short, the answer is herbal teas. However, not all herbs are great for mothers-to-be. That’s why, whether a close friend suggests you drink some tea or whether you read it here in this article, it would be safer to ask your doctor first about it.

7 Teas Which Are Safe During Pregnancy

1. Ginger Tea

Ginger is a splendid spice used in our kitchens since forever. It’s fantastic for pregnant women because of its gingerol that helps relieve morning sickness, nausea, and vomiting. And if you are a mother-to-be, you know you need help with that!

Ginger tea also helps in improving digestion. This is a boon for pregnant women, as pregnancy can lead to problematic constipation.

We suggest you try Teafloor’s Tulsi Ginger Green tea for your daily cup of goodness. Thus, making sure you have fewer problems bringing your beautiful baby into the world.

Don’t overdo this tea though, because Tulsi, the other ingredient in this tea – no matter how good for pregnancy, also has some risks associated with it.

2. Spearmint or Peppermint Tea

Spearmint or peppermint is naturally free from caffeine, which makes teas made from these herbs great for pregnant women.

These teas can help you find relief from nausea and morning sickness. They prevent heartburn and can reduce your headaches. If you have an upset stomach, which is common during pregnancy, a mint is your friend.

You can try Teafloor’s mint green tea after consulting your doctor and enjoy its benefits. Try to avoid this tea in your first trimester, though.

3. Green Tea

Did you notice, the products we suggested above, like tulsi ginger green tea and mint green tea, both have green tea as the primary ingredient?  Well, that’s because its goodness is worth cherishing in every cup of tea you drink.

The antioxidants in green tea can be great both for you and your baby. Also, because green tea has little to no caffeine, unlike black or oolong tea, it makes an incredible option for you to replace your regular caffeinated cup of coffee or tea.

4. Rooibos Tea

Another caffeine-free tea, Rooibos tea is safe and, in fact, medicinal for pregnant women.

Rooibos has a bunch of antioxidants that fight free radicals and prevent cell damage in your body. This cell damage can otherwise grow into cancer or heart disease-like conditions.

Apart from that, Rooibos also helps in increasing your bone mass and improving your cholesterol. All these benefits are great whether you are pregnant or not.

You can try Teafloor’s Relax Classic Tea. It not only has Rooibos. It has chamomile, lemon balm, rose, and lavender that help calm your nerves and relieve your pregnancy stress. Guess what! Chamomile and lemon balm are also famous as great fertility herbs.

5. Raspberry Leaf Tea

Raspberry leaf is full of nutrients. It has vitamins a,c, and e along with iron, potassium, and calcium. It is a fantastic fertility herb that takes care of uterine health, toning your uterus to prevent miscarriages. It does so by increasing the blood flow to the uterus.

The strengthened uterine muscle fibers also help in contractions during labor. This makes the tea no less than a fantastic midwife for pregnant women.

However, many experts suggest you to not start drinking this tea before 32 weeks of pregnancy are over. And even when you start, begin with only a cup a day which you can increase later to 2 cups or whatever your doctor suggests.

6. Dandelion Tea

Many herbalist midwives suggest drinking small doses of dandelion tea for pregnant women. And why not, Dandelions have immense amounts of vitamins a, c, b, and d, along with potassium, calcium, folic acid, and iron.

It helps reduce the chance of urinary tract infections and also cleanses the liver.

It helps when you experience swelling water retention during pregnancy by acting as a diuretic.

Yes, you will have to make a few more visits to the bathroom, but look at the bright side – dandelion increases blood circulation, purifies your blood, reduces blood sugar, and also helps with constipation.

7. Stinging Nettle Tea

Several mothers all over the world experience leg cramps during their pregnancy. Guess what! You can reduce those cramps with nettle tea.

Through its calcium, phosphorus, iron, sulfur, potassium, and vitamins k, c, d, and a, you not only get great nutrients for yourself and the baby but a delightful taste as well.

Conclusion

So, now you know which tea is the best drinking during pregnancy. Now you know that you don’t have to give up on your favorite chai because of your pregnancy. All you need to do is replace it with non-caffeinated herbal tea. And herbs like stinging nettle, chamomile, raspberry leaf, dandelion, ginger, and spearmint will make your life easier.

The best way to add these herbs to your diet is through a daily cup of tea. Just make sure you consult your doctor about the dose and also ask her which trimester are you allowed to drink these tears.

Once your baby is out and about, we suggest you give Teafloor’s Mother’s tea a try. And by the way, congratulations!