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Is herbal tea safe to drink?
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Is herbal tea safe to drink?
Just wondering.
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Posted 7/20/09 1:35 PM  |
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Re: Is herbal tea safe to drink?
Posted by munchkinfacemama
Just wondering.
My books say to avoid them, can cause mc
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| Posted 7/20/09 1:42 PM |
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Re: Is herbal tea safe to drink?
was told it was a big no no stick to decaf tea
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| Posted 7/20/09 2:07 PM |
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Shelleybean11
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Re: Is herbal tea safe to drink?
I think an occasional cup of herbal tea is ok. I remember reading that camomile in high doses is bad. Throughout my pregnancy I have had several cups of herbal tea.
This is from American Pregnancy:
Herbal teas
Herbal teas are naturally caffeine free, so caffeine is not an issue when consuming this type of tea. The concern with consuming herbal teas during pregnancy is the lack of data available on most herbs and their effects on a developing fetus. There are mixed opinions on the safety of herbal teas, for both pregnant and non-pregnant women.
Most commercial brands of herbal teas are thought to be safe for anyone to consume in reasonable amounts. Herbal tea companies, such as Celestial Seasonings, report that they do not use any herbs that are considered dangerous and choose to use herbs from guidelines that the FDA has published. The herbal teas that are considered to be unsafe are those that are not made commercially, those made with excessive amounts of herbs (amounts larger than those found in common foods or drinks), or those made with herbs that are known to be toxic. As with most things, it is always best to talk with your midwife or doctor about any herbal teas that you are interested in drinking.
Are the herbal teas called “Pregnancy Teas” safe to drink?
There are a number of teas labeled as “Pregnancy Teas” or herbs such as red raspberry leaf that are in teas, that are considered to be good for pregnancy. Many midwives and professionals who work with herbs believe that the regular consumption of these teas may help prevent pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, preterm labor, prolonged labor, and postpartum hemorrhage.
Medical studies have shown that red raspberry leaf can be consumed safely during pregnancy and can decrease the length of labor and decrease the number of interventions used such as artificial rupture of membranes (AROM), assisted delivery, and cesarean delivery.1 Red raspberry leaf also seems to help prevent pregnancies from pre-or post-term gestation (delivering too early or too late).
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| Posted 7/20/09 3:31 PM |
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Re: Is herbal tea safe to drink?
Posted by Shelleybean11
I think an occasional cup of herbal tea is ok. I remember reading that camomile in high doses is bad. Throughout my pregnancy I have had several cups of herbal tea.
This is from American Pregnancy:
Herbal teas
Herbal teas are naturally caffeine free, so caffeine is not an issue when consuming this type of tea. The concern with consuming herbal teas during pregnancy is the lack of data available on most herbs and their effects on a developing fetus. There are mixed opinions on the safety of herbal teas, for both pregnant and non-pregnant women.
Most commercial brands of herbal teas are thought to be safe for anyone to consume in reasonable amounts. Herbal tea companies, such as Celestial Seasonings, report that they do not use any herbs that are considered dangerous and choose to use herbs from guidelines that the FDA has published. The herbal teas that are considered to be unsafe are those that are not made commercially, those made with excessive amounts of herbs (amounts larger than those found in common foods or drinks), or those made with herbs that are known to be toxic. As with most things, it is always best to talk with your midwife or doctor about any herbal teas that you are interested in drinking.
Are the herbal teas called “Pregnancy Teas” safe to drink?
There are a number of teas labeled as “Pregnancy Teas” or herbs such as red raspberry leaf that are in teas, that are considered to be good for pregnancy. Many midwives and professionals who work with herbs believe that the regular consumption of these teas may help prevent pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, preterm labor, prolonged labor, and postpartum hemorrhage.
Medical studies have shown that red raspberry leaf can be consumed safely during pregnancy and can decrease the length of labor and decrease the number of interventions used such as artificial rupture of membranes (AROM), assisted delivery, and cesarean delivery.1 Red raspberry leaf also seems to help prevent pregnancies from pre-or post-term gestation (delivering too early or too late).
Thanks Michelle!
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| Posted 7/20/09 5:05 PM |
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