I am total chai lover and have like 2-3 cups daily. Now that im pregnant my MIL says cut it down. Im in first trimester. Do i really have to stop tea completely or thoda is fine?
A small cup of mild chai is absolutely fine. I used to have it with some biscuits in the evening to feel fresh, just don't have it on an empty stomach.
Since I had blood pressure issues, my doctor strictly told me to avoid tea and coffee because of the caffeine. It is better to check with your gynac once about this.
You don't need to completely stop it, but limit it to one small cup a day. Excess caffeine can affect iron absorption, so just keep a watch on the quantity.
In our house, my saas always said too much chai creates heat in the body. So I only had half a cup of light ginger tea once a day to keep everyone happy.
Haha, honestly, keep your chai intake limited now because once the baby is here, cold tea will become your best friend anyway! One small cup is totally fine.
I am also trying to cut down on my tea consumption just to be safe. I have switched to warm milk with a little cardamom instead, which feels very comforting.
Instead of strong milk tea, try having ginger or tulsi tea without much sugar. It really helps with digestion, but if you feel severe acidity, please consult your doctor.
Honestly, the smell of milk tea made me throw up instantly during my first trimester! If you also feel nauseous, try shifting to light lemon tea or just skip it for a few weeks.
