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For all those drinking green tea...

ToBeMrsC6907ToBeMrsC6907
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Are you drinking decaf or regular?

I know it is relatively low in caffeine compared to coffee (30 mg/cup vs. 100 mg/cup) but I'm just wondering if I should eliminate the caffeine altogether, since it can dehydrate you and that is the exact opposite effect we all want it to have on CM.

I already had a box of regular green tea bags, so I've been drinking that twice daily but am thinking I should switch to decaf?

TIA!!!
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    EMMBEMMB

    I was told that green tea is not safe durring pregnancy and should be avoided. Did your OB say it is okay? I guess I should do more research. I use to drink quite a bit of green tea but gave it up when I became pregnant.

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    NewMrs07NewMrs07 member
    If you're using it when TTC to increase CM, you should be OK. The amount of caffeine it has is very low, not high enough to cause problems. If you're concerned switch to decaf green tea.
    Me: 44 DH: 42. DS born healthy at 40 weeks 8/24/09. TTC since then with no luck or ART. Surprise BFP 8/6/14... MMC @ 8 weeks 4 days... Miss you everyday sweet baby angel.
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    mrs.baummrs.baum
    My doula told me the caffeine in tea is fine, but stay away from coffee, even decaf coffee.
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    SimonealisaSimonealisa member
    Green tea is not safe during pregnancy, it decreases absorbtion of folic acid.
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