Green tea???

MamaK · Oct 7th, 2008, 04:28 AM

Hi,

I tried to do a search but didnt come across this question...

Is green tea safe to drink whilst pregnant (at any stage)?

I did ask my midwife and she said yes, but there is alot of info online about how it can interfere with the folic acid you are taking.

So I just wondered if anyone else was drinking this, or has drank it through pregnancy and if it caused problems?

Thanks alot!!!!

brownhairedmom · Oct 7th, 2008, 10:54 AM

I'm drinking it now (new development though, I'm trying to kick the coffee). I asked my dr and he said it was fine.

Faerie · Oct 7th, 2008, 10:56 AM

I read that you shouldn't drink it in pregnancy, because basically their research was inconclusive as to whether it was ok or not... I would say it's up to you.

MamaK · Oct 8th, 2008, 10:46 AM

thanks slot for your feedback. Yes I thought the research was a bit inconclusive. I guess its one of those things that u have to make up your own mind. I guess in moderation its ok?!

PeanutBean · Oct 8th, 2008, 12:53 PM

I find it hard to believe it's not extensively consumed during pregnancy in countries that drink it out of national habit, such as east asia for example.

Faerie · Oct 8th, 2008, 13:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PeanutBean

I find it hard to believe it's not extensively consumed during pregnancy in countries that drink it out of national habit, such as east asia for example.

That's exactly why I take the research with a pinch of salt. I know that Brazilian mothers are advised that it's absolutely fine to drink coffee but steer clear of tea - I guess their economy might collapse otherwise

Most things in moderation are fine.

**Tiff** · Oct 8th, 2008, 17:32 PM

I've read as well that it can interfere with the folic acid, but that it's a new development and the results are inconclusive. Ditto for herbal teas in general. I'm avoiding it, but I'll drink decaf black tea if need be.

Do what feels right for you, hun.

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MamaK Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Netherlands (Born and bred in Scotland) Posts: 1,675	Green tea??? Hi, I tried to do a search but didnt come across this question... Is green tea safe to drink whilst pregnant (at any stage)? I did ask my midwife and she said yes, but there is alot of info online about how it can interfere with the folic acid you are taking. So I just wondered if anyone else was drinking this, or has drank it through pregnancy and if it caused problems? Thanks alot!!!!

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brownhairedmom Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 6,444	I'm drinking it now (new development though, I'm trying to kick the coffee). I asked my dr and he said it was fine.

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Faerie Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Alsace, France (and Basel, Switzerland) Posts: 5,527	I read that you shouldn't drink it in pregnancy, because basically their research was inconclusive as to whether it was ok or not... I would say it's up to you.

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MamaK Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Netherlands (Born and bred in Scotland) Posts: 1,675	thanks slot for your feedback. Yes I thought the research was a bit inconclusive. I guess its one of those things that u have to make up your own mind. I guess in moderation its ok?!

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PeanutBean Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: May 2008 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 18,226	I find it hard to believe it's not extensively consumed during pregnancy in countries that drink it out of national habit, such as east asia for example.

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Tiff Mum (Mom) BabyandBump Team Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,533	I've read as well that it can interfere with the folic acid, but that it's a new development and the results are inconclusive. Ditto for herbal teas in general. I'm avoiding it, but I'll drink decaf black tea if need be. Do what feels right for you, hun.

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