Drinking tea while pregnant?

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March 13th, 2008, 12:58 PM
avanliamsmum

Drinking tea while pregnant?

I've just found out I'm pregnant with my 3rd baby and I am craving bubble teas (they are iced teas with tapioca balls in them)! I'm looking everywhere for info on whether drinking green teas/red teas etc while pregnant is ok? Does anyone know? What harm does drinking green tea have on a baby? I feel I should know all this, it is my 3rd baby!!:redface:
March 13th, 2008, 01:10 PM
visitor1

I only ever drank Earl Grey tea through both pregnanices and both DD's turned out ok!
March 13th, 2008, 04:32 PM
AnyDream

Tea in moderation is ok, just go easy on very strong brews that might contain a lot of caffeine. Just watch out because a lot of the iced tea drinks have extra caffeine/guarana added to them (esp the 'red tea') so read the label first.

BTW, what's the attraction of having the tapioca in it? Would it just make the drink slimey? :) I've seen them at the shops and always wondered but never been game to try!
March 13th, 2008, 07:18 PM
SamiH

Hi and congrats!

re : Green Tea - it can inhibit the absorption of folate, so don't drink too much of it per day :)
March 14th, 2008, 07:41 AM
avanliamsmum

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BTW, what's the attraction of having the tapioca in it? Would it just make the drink slimey? :) I've seen them at the shops and always wondered but never been game to try!

Hi Marydean, I never would've thought I would like tapioca but its so addictive! My husband made me give it a try one day. Its like little balls of jelly (yeah they are a little slimy, lol), and tastes like nothing. It freaked me out a little bit at first, but now I'm addicted! Its not for everyone, but give it a try.
March 14th, 2008, 07:42 AM
avanliamsmum

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Hi and congrats!

re : Green Tea - it can inhibit the absorption of folate, so don't drink too much of it per day :)

Thanks Sami,I knew there was a reason not to drink much.

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