I usually drink green tea regularly, but since I became pregnant, I'm not sure if I should continue. Is green tea considered safe to drink during pregnancy, or should I avoid it completely?
As a mom who is currently surviving on 2 hours of sleep, let me tell you that green tea is fine but don't expect it to give you magical energy, haha! Just limit it to one cup because of the caffeine. Otherwise your baby might stay awake as much as mine is doing right now!
I completely understand how stressful it is to even take a sip of anything without worrying if it is safe. Take a deep breath, dear. Green tea is safe, but because of its caffeine content, just restrict it to one cup daily so your mind stays calm too.
Since I had to manage long office hours during my pregnancy, green tea was my go-to for a quick break. But remember it has caffeine and can also affect folic acid absorption if you drink too much. Keep it to max 1 cup a day and you are good to go, very practical.
Honestly, I felt so confused about this because everyone has a different opinion. I used to love green tea, but during my first trimester, I felt so anxious that I stopped it completely. Later, my gynac said one cup is absolutely fine, so I started enjoying it again without any guilt.
Our elders at home always tell us to drink traditional herbal decoctions, but for green tea, I directly asked my doctor. She told me it contains caffeine, so limiting it to one cup a day is the safest. It is better to trust the doc's advice over random internet articles, ma.
