herbal teas during pregnancy?

theresab · August 2011

What herbals teas are bad during pregnancy? I was discussing this with a friend, but I don't remember. The only one I remember is Chamomile

Kglan · August 2011

Wasn't it the rasberry tea or something like that too?

tusshie2004 · August 2011

I just drank green tea. Why don't you Google it? I know that their is a pregnancy tea that you can get. I just can't remember the name...

Seattle_JiLLn · August 2011

https://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/herbaltea.html

Do you have some news to share???

theresab · August 2011

yes Kim, I've read mixed reviews on raspberry ranging from supporting the pregnancy to causing contractions. (and what is the distinction from raspberry to red raspberry leaf??)

I thought there was a better list somewhere. She loves black tea, but wants to reduce caffeine. I guess peppermint or ginger teas will work the best.

(interesting that a few links I read said that green tea inhibits folic acid absorbtion)

keri1013 · August 2011

If she likes black tea, you can basically make your own decaf...the vast majority of caffeine is released in the first couple minutes of brewing, so I would just let the bag sit for 2-3 minutes, dump that water, and do another cup. There's plenty left for that second cup to taste the same but it has a very small amount of caffeine.