Chamomile Tea

MrsRage · January 2014

I'm a big tea drinker and my main decaf tea has been chamomile. There is so much conflicting info about it. Is it ok to drink during pregnancy or not?

Ladybird2014 · January 2014

I'm not sure....omg...I just introduced myself to Chai Tea...heaven in a cup!!!

Mztwilson · January 2014

If you ever get a chance, try the celestial seasonings sleepy time tea. I'm not a tea drinker but that tea was so good!

alicatand · January 2014

I've done a lot of reading on this as I love a good cup of decaf, soothing tea in the winter. From what I can conclude, tea is iffy simply because herbs aren't regulated and no way to tell where they came from, etc. However, if you're drinking from a reputable brand you should be fine. So the Celestial Seasonings and other big brands at the grocery store I, personally, trust and have been drinking.

katekat8721 · January 2014

Mztwilson said:

If you ever get a chance, try the celestial seasonings sleepy time tea. I'm not a tea drinker but that tea was so good!

SO.GOOD!

I think everything in moderation OP! If super concerned though just ask your doc at next appt.

ElTrain5 · January 2014

The research that's been done on chamomile is when it's used in medicinal quantities/strengths. The amount you get from a tea is perfectly safe.

almendarez · January 2014

My mom had a sleepy time type tea (ETA: not celestial seasonings) that actually said on the box not to drink if pregnant, so make sure you check the box. Chamomile is probably fine but I would avoid any tea with supplements added. Ask your doctor at your next visit, if you remember, and let us know!

ElTrain5 · January 2014

It says consults you doctor. Not "don't drink". As do most other things.
Edit: I actually checked my box of sleepytime tea and it didn't even have the usual "consult your doctor if breast feeding or nursing". Maybe your mom has a different tea with something like valarian root or passionflower in it. Those are generally not recommended. (And not included in sleepytime tea from celestial seasonings) but since this is specifically about chamomile, there's no research that shows it dangerous in a diluted form like tea. You'd find this kind of concentration mostly in extracts and pills used to treat specific conditions.

ElTrain5 · January 2014

My b complex vitamins say the same thing. (The consult a physician earning) And those were given to me by my midwife. Even class A Meds like unisom carry this warning. It's mostly to avoid litigation.
Edited for clarity.

Mztwilson · January 2014

Thanks for clearing that up @ElTrain5. For a second there I thought I was going to have to give up the only tea I actually like lol

ElTrain5 · January 2014

It's funny you brought this up. When I was doing all my "what do I have to change" research and came across an article about chamomile, that's basically when I threw up my hands at all this restriction craziness. I think the articles all linked back to one or two "studies"...but I'll have to go back into it. I'm curious about it again

I'll let ya know if I see anything interesting

alicatand · January 2014

I have an OB appt. tomorrow so I can ask about her thoughts on tea and report back

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MrsRage · January 2014

Thanks guys! That's what I mean by conflicting research.. I will ask my ob next week. For now I'll mix in some earl grey tea to my consumption.

almendarez · January 2014

Lemon teas are tasty too. And refreshing!

alicatand · January 2014

I asked my OB today about her take on chamomile and she said she had no issues with it and to drink up. She added any of your standard flavors from big brands are all fine. Her only concern were caffeinated teas and just ensuring I was staying within recommended intake limits with that.

So, I say drink up unless - your own OBs say otherwise

. I'm going to have some Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime tonight!!!

MrsAMB07 · January 2014

I wonder if it's the same for green tea? I know it can block the absorption of folic acid so you shouldn't have it within a few hours of your prenatal vitamin, but I stayed away from all teas so as to not have to keep straight which were okay and not okay. Coffee is unappealing to me still, and I have some pomegranate green tea that I've thought about trying instead.

almendarez · January 2014

MrsAMB07 said:

I wonder if it's the same for green tea? I know it can block the absorption of folic acid so you shouldn't have it within a few hours of your prenatal vitamin, but I stayed away from all teas so as to not have to keep straight which were okay and not okay. Coffee is unappealing to me still, and I have some pomegranate green tea that I've thought about trying instead.

My sister is a pediatrician and drank green tea every day while pregnant so I believe it's fine. I trust her wisdom but maybe ask your doctor if you are unsure

MrsRage · January 2014

@alicatand thank you for the follow up!!

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