I used to have green tea daily before, kind of my habit. Now im 8 weeks and not sure if i should stop it completely. Anyone continued green tea during pregnancy or better to avoid?
I had to cut down on green tea because with twins, my doctor wanted me to absorb every bit of folic acid possible. One cup occasionally is fine, but don't treat it like a weight-loss drink right now!
Beta, too much green tea is not good during these days. Better to drink warm water with a little ginger and mint if you feel heavy in the stomach. Traditional home remedies are always safer and milder for the baby.
No need to buy expensive decaf teas or worry too much. If you love green tea, just have one small cup in the morning instead of your regular chai. Balance is the easiest and cheapest solution.
Green tea contains catechins, which can interfere with how your body absorbs folic acid, especially in the first trimester. It also has caffeine, so it's best to limit it to maximum 1 cup a day, or switch to safer herbal options after asking your doctor.
Don't worry dear, having it once in a while won't hurt, but try to avoid having multiple cups. Too much green tea can limit how your body takes in folic acid, which is so important right now. Switch to warm milk or fresh juices instead.
I stopped buying those premium green tea bags during my pregnancy and saved that money for baby essentials and regular scans. Normal ghar ki ginger chai or warm lemon water is way cheaper and safer for acidity too.
My mother-in-law told me to avoid green tea because it's 'garam', but I asked my doc. Actually, green tea has caffeine and can block folic acid absorption, so limit it to just one cup a day if u really crave it.
