Why can't pregnant women drink tea?

Tea art is a way of entertaining guests that has been passed down in my country since ancient times. Almost every household in my country will drink a cup of tea after a meal. Drinking tea can not only quench thirst, but also resist fatigue. Moreover, drinking a cup of tea after eating greasy food can quickly break down the fat in the food and avoid gaining weight. However, there are many special groups of people who are not suitable for drinking tea, such as pregnant women. So why can't pregnant women drink tea?

Generally, pregnant women are not allowed to drink tea, especially strong tea. Because tea contains a certain amount of caffeine, caffeine can pass through the placenta of pregnant women and affect the fetus, which may cause fetal growth retardation or even fetal malformation. Therefore, pregnant women, especially in the early stages of pregnancy, should avoid excessive caffeine intake and drink less tea. If pregnant women must drink, they can drink some light tea or drink less. After becoming pregnant, pregnant women need to pay attention not only to drinking tea, but also to their diet and lifestyle. Do not take any medication during the first three months of pregnancy. If you need to take medication under special circumstances, you should follow the doctor's advice. In terms of diet, during the first three months of pregnancy, pregnant women may experience early pregnancy reactions and should eat delicious and light food.

1. Pregnant women are not suitable for drinking tea during pregnancy

Generally, the caffeine concentration in strong tea is as high as 10%, which will increase the number and frequency of urination and heartbeat of pregnant women, as well as increase the burden on the heart and kidneys of pregnant women, and may even cause pregnancy poisoning. Therefore, it is best to drink less tea.

2. Pregnant women should not drink too much tea before giving birth.

If you drink too much strong tea before giving birth, the caffeine in the tea will have a stimulating effect and cause insomnia. If the pregnant woman does not get enough sleep before giving birth, it may lead to exhaustion during delivery and even cause dystocia.

3. Women who want to breastfeed themselves after giving birth should not drink too much tea

If you drink a lot of tea during this period, the high concentration of tannic acid in the tea will be absorbed by the mucous membrane, which will affect the blood circulation of the mammary gland, inhibit the secretion of milk, and cause insufficient milk secretion. After the mother drinks tea, the caffeine in the tea can penetrate into the breast milk and indirectly affect the baby, which is harmful to the baby's health.