I usually have 2 cups of chai daily and now im pregnant, thoda guilty feeling. My MIL keeps making it for me but somewhere i feel like maybe i should cut down? pls share what u all do.
Haan na, without tea our morning doesn't start only! But thoda limit mein hi peena, maybe one cup daily. Excessive caffeine is not good for baby, so control is important, ho na.
Actually, my gynac advised keeping caffeine below 200mg a day, which is roughly one or two small cups of light tea. High caffeine intake is linked to lower birth weight according to studies. I switched to home-brewed ginger tea with less leaves and it really helped with my morning sickness too.
It's totally understandable to crave a warm cup of tea during this beautiful, delicate phase. Just try to limit it to one small cup a day, as high caffeine isn't recommended when you are expecting. Take extra care of yourself, dear.
Look, there is no need to completely stop your chai, but don't drink 3-4 cups a day. Stick to one small cup daily and make sure it's not too strong. Also, avoid drinking it right with your meals because it blocks iron absorption.
Since I had PCOS, I was always extra cautious about what I ate and drank to keep my hormones balanced. Regular tea is okay in moderation, but I preferred spearmint or simple milk-based light chai once a day. Just check how your body responds and don't overdo it.
