Changing habits
The ritual of cooking and drinking tea existed tens of thousands of years ago. It is known that this drink is designed not only to soothe and relax at any time of the day. The health benefits of tea are so enormous that in a nutshell you can not say. For example, polyphenols contained in tea protect the heart, while antioxidants can reduce the risk of oncological diseases. Some types of tea even contain nutrients that strengthen the immune system.
But quite another thing is when you are "in position" and wait for the birth of a crumb. In this case, the choice of tea should be approached with caution.
Useful Herbariums
Herbal teas can help to water the body much faster and more efficiently than simple drinking water. Some teas almost completely cover the future mother's need for important nutrients, including calcium, magnesium and iron. For example, Rooibos tea is a good antioxidant. Other teas can alleviate morning sickness (ginger tea), prevent insomnia (chamomile). But tea, infused with raspberry leaves, many traumatherapy midwives use to make uterine contractions more effective during prolonged labor.
During pregnancy, tea from nettle leaves is often recommended. This is an incredible source of vitamins A, C, K and trace elements, including iron and potassium. However, remember that only leaves should be brewed, not roots. And in any case, do not abuse herbal doses and teas during pregnancy in large quantities, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy, in order not to provoke the appearance of the uterine tone. During the next trimester of pregnancy, brew no more than 1 tbsp. l. dried leaf per 1 liter of water.
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But there are also teas that are dangerous during pregnancy. Do not drink at all those that are shown in PMS, for weight loss or purification, detoxification of the body. Avoid laxative teas. Carefully read what is written on the label of your favorite drink. In large doses, some, quite innocuous, at first glance, herbal supplements in tea (rhubarb, hay, aloe) can increase urination or cause diarrhea. Both can easily lead to dehydration. Do not drink these drinks until you give birth and do not stop breastfeeding.
Some obstetricians claim that drinking tea with caffeine during pregnancy is completely safe, and the problem of harm to caffeine for the fetus and the future mother is "bloated."
Caffeine bonding
Unlike herbal tea species that contain about 4 milligrams of caffeine in one cup, non-tinctured varieties, such as black and green, contain about 40-50 milligrams of caffeine in the cup. Sipping four or five cups throughout the day, you get about 200 milligrams of caffeine in your body! .. A recent study showed that pregnant women who preferred ordinary herbal tea drank just the shock for the future mother of a dose of caffeine - more than 100 milligrams.
Green tea contains more caffeine than black, so it is subject to restrictions. Green tea is rich in microelements and bioactive substances, so if you want to pamper yourself, do not make it too strong.
Decaffeinated coffee
In the first 25 seconds, when you make coffee, caffeine is released. If you can not switch to decaffeinated coffee, pour the powder with boiling water for 30 seconds, then drain completely the water and brew the coffee again.
The best teas for pregnant women
It's no secret that our body is 90% water. Therefore, you can not limit yourself in a liquid under any circumstances, be it simple water, juice or tea.
And if a woman is "in position" and expects the birth of a baby, it is necessary to approach the drinking of these noble drinks with all seriousness.
Cranberry tea will be appreciated by gourmets. It tastes bitter-sweet, it has irreplaceable antibiotic properties, improves the functioning of the immune system, helps cope with urinary tract infections.
Chamomile tea without caffeine has toning properties, it invigorates, quenches thirst. Essential oils, vitamins and other substances contained in tea, give it a pleasant and distinctive flavor.
Vanilla tea with the addition of garden clove leaves has a warming and analgesic effect, helps with hypothermia and insomnia. The sweet aroma of vanilla has a calming effect on the nervous system.
Maple tea. Leaflets contain sweetened dextrose produced by the tree and a lot of useful microelements: potassium, calcium, iron and others. Gives strength, helps in affairs and supports in difficult times.
Mint tea will cheer up in the morning, at lunchtime will relieve the pain and help cope with colic in the stomach, and in the evening will give relaxation. This tea lowers blood pressure, stimulates the heart muscle.