Is it safe to drink herbal tea without caffeine when you are pregnant?

Answer 1

Purgatives, the type of laxatives (herbal or otherwise) that cause the muscles of the bowel to greater action, are not safe during pregnancy because they may stimulate the uterus as well. When it comes to regularity during pregnancy, you are far safer sticking to your healthy foods that include soluble and insoluble fibre and drinking plenty of water. Also moderate exercise is good too, but consult your physician on how much is safe for you and your pregnancy.

Answer 2

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This is iffy -- some people say peppermint and other menthols can produce spina bifida, some say it can't. Some doctors say it's okay, others don't. I didn't risk it, even though I love peppermint tea, and I just stuck to floral/fruit teas and ones like ginger -- ginger is always okay.


Some herbal teas also contain herbs that may cause problems with the pregnancy or even a miscarriage. Avoid pennyroyal, licorice, mandrake, Lady's Mantle, passion flower, etc. There's a whole list here: http://www.pregnancytoday.com/articles/medications-and-herbs/herbs-to-avoid-during-pregnancy-2293/

Answer 3

No No No! Laxatives pass through the placenta and can be harmful!!

Your best bet (if you're constipated) is to drink a fiber drink like fibersure or metamucill or drink lots of water. You can even take a stool softener like Senekot if you are really bound up.

Avoid enemas too. To whoever wrote that, Senekot is NOT a stool softener. It's a very powerful stimulant laxative. Do not take it while pregnant. Stool softeners include colace, Fibercon and other bulk forming fiber meds.

Answer 4

Of course it is, as long as you don't have alcohol, raw meat, drugs or hormones with it :)

I wouldn't drink those teas which are specially advertised to make you lose weight either, I don't know if they are dangerous but just in case don't.

Answer 5

Any tea that has no laxitive or herbal tea is safe for pregnancy. Also, its best to avoid caffine. For Morning Sickness and any sort of sore throat/cold decaf lemon tea with some honey squirted in really helps!

Answer 6

It's said that you should avoid such stimulants as caffeine while pregnant. However saying that, I never drank tea until i was! Moderation is what I would suggest or decaf, it tastes exactly the same without the potentially harmful caffeine content. I hope this helps :)

Answer 7

laxative is used to cleanse u r digestive system. Ovulation is the reproductive system two separate organs functioning their own work do not get confused

enjoy ovulation and be healthy would be mother

Answer 8

Depends. I doubt any of them are tested on pregnant women. When in doubt stay away from it and ask your doctor.