Tips for drinking green tea during pregnancy:

Keeping the following tips in mind will make sure that the green tea you are drinking during pregnancy does only good and no harm to you:

1. Drink a maximum of 2-3 cups of green tea.
2. Decaffeinate the green tea yourself before drinking if possible by filling up the mug of water dipping the green tea bag for 30 seconds and spilling it. Now consume the green tea prepared by putting the same tea bag in a fresh mug of hot water, and you will be surprised to see that your green tea has been decaffeinated.

There is no official advice that says consuming green tea during pregnancy is harmful. Everybody is different, and so is every pregnancy. One must listen to the signals given by one’s body. Whether green tea is having a positive effect or a negative effect on your body can be experienced by you alone. So be alert and judicious in deciding whether you should consume green tea during pregnancy or not. Howsoever make sure you don’t overdo it, and you must restrict the intake of green tea to a maximum 2 cups per day.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1. How much green tea should I consume during pregnancy?

Ans: Though drinking green tea is beneficial, over-consumption of the same can hamper the iron and folic acid absorption in the body which is very important during pregnancy. Consuming 2 cups of green tea a day is considered to be a safe quantity for consumption during pregnancy.

Q2. What kind of teas are safe during pregnancy?

Ans: The following are the various types of herbal teas that are considered safe for consumption during pregnancy:

• Chamomile tea
• Lemon balm tea
• 4 nettle tea
• Rooibos tea
• Peppermint tea
• Ginger tea
• Raspberry leaf tea

Q3. Is green tea good for getting pregnant?

Ans: Green tea aids in keeping the body hydrated and increases the cervical mucus which facilitates the sperms travelling to fertilize the egg. Also, it is rich in various minerals and antioxidants which aid pregnancy. Hence drinking green tea in moderation may boost fertility.