Question for Hot Tea Lovers

beachhippiemama · September 2014

For the past month, I have been avoiding hot teas, because it seems like all of my favorites "may not be safe" to drink while pregnant. I was especially upset about my kava tea (the main ingredient was the main offender in that one). I know to avoid green teas, since they inhibit folic acid absorption and a couple of others.

So I was wondering, what are your favorite teas that are safe to drink during pregnancy?

Also, I keep seeing sites referring to the controversy of red raspberry leaf (RRL) as an ingredient in teas made to drink during pregnancy; I know I drank the Yogi Pregnancy blend last pregnancy, and I am pretty sure that one has RRL in it. I know RRL is supposed to promote uterine health, and the tea was recommended to me by a doula. Does anyone know what was wrong with this ingredient?

Thank you!

welly01 · September 2014

Everything I've heard/read has said that RRLT is safe during pregnancy. I'm also liking peppermint tea right now.

beachhippiemama · September 2014

@welly336 This is from AmericanPregnancy.org and was what I was referring to about the RRL.

"Red Raspberry Leaf (Likely Safe) – Rich in iron, this herb has helped tone the uterus, increase milk production, decrease nausea, and ease labor pains. Many of the Pregnancy Teas commonly contain red raspberry leaf to help promote uterine health during pregnancy. There is some controversy about whether this should be used throughout pregnancy or just in the second and third trimester, so many health care providers remain cautious and only recommend using it after the first trimester."

welly01 · September 2014

NariaDreaming said:

I drink a bunch of Harney and Sons teas (all black). To decrease the caffeine content you can steep one cup first (I use loose leaf) and dump it, and then re-steep using the same leaves.

I believe RRLT is suggested to drink in 3rd tri only because it can cause uterine contractions, but don't quote me on that one.

Yes, definitely not true. The recommendation I've seen is 1 cup a day for each trimester. (1 cup/day during 1st trimester, etc.)

beachhippiemama · September 2014

@NariaDreaming I found a lot of reputable sources that said the same, although some also included 2nd tri as safe for RRL consumption.

ScarletBegonia79 · September 2014

i used to drink a lot of yerba mate but i think that is definitely a no-go now. i have been steeping black tea and then dumping the first cup.

beachhippiemama · September 2014

I think I am going to try out some of the Earth Mama teas. They are all made to be specifically consumed during pregnancy, and there are 4 options. Three contain RRL; it is the very last ingredient (least amount) for 2 of the those, and the other one is specifically made for third tri.

rileysmama2007 · September 2014

I drink Organic Yogi Mother To Be Tea daily. It has raspberry leaf, peppermint, nettle, spearmint, dandelion root, lemon fennel and cardamom. Raspberry and Nettle help tone the uterine muscles.

saritacw · September 2014

Anyone like Good Earth Original Sweet and Spicy? It's one of my favorites and comes in a decaf option. I haven't had a chance to talk to my doc about the safety of the ingredients yet but I will next week.

Rooibos, chicory root, natural flavor, rosehip, cinnamon, lemongrass, peppermint, chamomile, ginger root, anise seed, orange oil, orange peel.

beachhippiemama · September 2014

@saritacw I love rooibos teas, I will have to look into that one. I know rooibos is one of the herbs that is safe during pregnancy.

welly01 · September 2014

beachhippiemama said:

@welly336 This is from AmericanPregnancy.org and was what I was referring to about the RRL.

"Red Raspberry Leaf (Likely Safe) – Rich in iron, this herb has helped tone the uterus, increase milk production, decrease nausea, and ease labor pains. Many of the Pregnancy Teas commonly contain red raspberry leaf to help promote uterine health during pregnancy. There is some controversy about whether this should be used throughout pregnancy or just in the second and third trimester, so many health care providers remain cautious and only recommend using it after the first trimester."

I don't know. That just seems so inconclusive to me. The Traditional Medicinal tea labeled PREGNANCY tea has a warning on the back to consult your doctor before consuming and/or it may not be safe to consume during pregnancy. I just think its to CYA. I know many doulas and midwives recommend it throughout pregnancy. To each their own.

nursej519 · September 2014

OH. MY. GOODNESS. I had no idea that certain teas are bad during pregnancy and I LOVE tea! I have definitely had all sorts of teas recently. I feel like there is so much I don't know about being pregnant! I have some of the Yogi Mother to be tea that I guess I'll have to just stick to for now. :-(

blastie · September 2014

I love traditional Medicinals pregnancy tea. It does have red raspberry leaf, but not much. My midwives serve it all the time.
I also like chamomile, peppermint, & Earl gray. Bengal Spice is another favorite.

Also for nausea, I boil ginger root & add honey. Mmm

schnozzberry · September 2014

Peppermint tea is so soothing!

zbornak123 · September 2014

Have any of you tried Teatulia's organic Lemongrass or know much about that brand? I foolishly didn't think much about some teas potentially being not safe. I had stash double bergamot yesterday :-S @ScarletBegonia79‌ why is Yerba mate bad? I haven't had it during pregnancy but I do like it.

ldmw · September 2014

I've been drinking decafinated black tea.

samiamagirl · September 2014

Anybody have a source list for the things to avoid in teas? This whole tea thing is new to me (I got into it when I cut back on coffee last year) so I don't know what to avoid besides Hibiscus and Green Tea.

My_Matt · September 2014

I currently am drinking a mint medley tea. It is herbal so there is no caffeine. It is pretty tasty if you like mint!

My_Matt · September 2014

samiamagirl said:

Anybody have a source list for the things to avoid in teas? This whole tea thing is new to me (I got into it when I cut back on coffee last year) so I don't know what to avoid besides Hibiscus and Green Tea.

This may help, @samiamagirl https://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy-health/herbal-tea/

samiamagirl · September 2014

@My_Matt - brilliant! Thank you so much!

Asent08 · September 2014

I'm always sad to have to leave my chamomile on the shelf for these 9 months, but I've really gotten into the Bigelo Pomegranate and the Orange teas. I also like Celestial Seasonings Wild Berry Zinger- mmm!

beachhippiemama · September 2014

@samiamagirl‌ that is the same link I provided above americanpregnancy.org is linked to that page specifically if you click on it in my comment. Also where I quoted from for the RRL blurb.

samiamagirl · September 2014

@beachhippiemama - Lol- I totally read your comment too! My eyes just must have not noticed those were both links. Sorry if I seemed redundant.

beachhippiemama · September 2014

No worries @samiamagirl‌ I just like to provide a link where I got the information I'm referring to, so people know I'm not just making up something ridiculous

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