There is often debate among medical experts as to the safety of herbal tea during pregnancy, but most experts consider most types of herbal tea safe – provided they are consumed moderately and do not contain potentially hazardous herbs like pennyroyal, mugwort or sage. Some teas should be avoided altogether during gestation such as parsley and nettle tisanes as these have been linked with miscarriage and could alter how a woman handles contractions during labor.

Herbal tea poses one of the greatest threats to pregnant women’s wellbeing as there have been very limited clinical studies examining its effect during gestation. Most herbalists and midwives recommend that pregnant women consume only limited amounts of herbal tea; at most they should limit how long they sip these beverages each day as well as switching up which types they drink in order to limit exposure to potentially dangerous ingredients that could trigger reactions during gestation or interfere with medications taken daily.

Teas like black, green and rooibos can usually be enjoyed safely when consumed in moderation; however, since these beverages contain caffeine – typically around 4. milligrams per cup – it should be taken in moderation to prevent an overload. Decaffeinated varieties are especially recommended as they contain only trace amounts of this compound – about.4 milligrams.

Before drinking any herbal tea, women should consult with a healthcare provider, midwife, herbalist or naturopathic/homeopathic practitioner – particularly if breastfeeding will be part of her plan – to determine its safety. Certain teas can interfere with breast milk production.

Though most herbal teas can generally be considered safe, certain ones such as fennel and linden should be strictly avoided during pregnancy due to links with miscarriage as well as interference with how a woman processes iron. Furthermore, women should refrain from drinking sage tea as well because this herb has also been linked with miscarriage as well as impairing her ability to handle blood pressure effectively.

herbal supplements like tinctures or capsules should also be avoided during pregnancy as they can trigger uterine contractions that could result in preterm labor or miscarriage. It would also be wise to avoid herbal products known for having uterotonic effects like pennyroyal and tansy, which stimulate uterus stimulation that could potentially harm an unborn fetus.