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10-1-2009 - How Much is Too Much?

My mood while writing this blog:
Research Geek!

I have been reading lots about what herbal and fruit teas are safe in pregnancy, and they all say different things! So frustrating!

My point being is this: I have become addicted to Twinings, Fresh & Fruity, Pomegranate & Rasberry tea. I have at least 4-5 cups a day, its soooo good. Caffeine free too :o) I have been wondering if this many cups are safe, due to its ingredients. Which, as I have mentioned there are conflicting research results. So here they are, what do you ladies think?

Hibiscus, Rosehips, Apple Pieces, Natural Rasberry Flavouring (7%), Liquorice Root, Natural Pomegranate Flavouring (5%)

Safe or Not?

xxx

UPDATE: I HAVE EMAILED TWININGS, TO CHECK IF THIS IS SAFE, THEY SHOULD KNOW, THEY MAKE THE STUFF! AWAITING A REPLY.

Now this is where the confusion is, Rasberry LEAF tea is said to do be bad early on, but if it just says Rasberry flavouring, surely that is from the fruit?? Oh I dont know! OK, STAYING AWAY FROM IT! DAMN, NOW I NEED A NEW ADDICTION!!!!!!!!

3 Comments on How Much is Too Much?

mrssmith600 - Sunday, 11 Jan
I only drink herbal and fruit teas. My doctors advice is that as soon as pregnancy is confirmed Not to drink green teas as it will make the bubbas heart beat to fast. Fruit teas are fine except for anything with Raspberry as this has an effect on the uterus and can bring on labour. Hope this helps x

neen209 - Saturday, 10 Jan
Raspberry tea is not recommended until late in pregnancy...it stimulates uterus muscles and causes strengthening...which in the later stages is said to help/bring on labour. You will hear the midwives tellin u at the end stages (2-3 weeks before due date) start necking the raspberry tea. If it were me....I wouldnt drink it now, I doubt it would do much harm...however i only recently went through the whole prego journey as u know..and the word on the street then was....take at end stages...then u can either drink it or take it in capsule form xx

baby1one - Saturday, 10 Jan
I found the following info online but if in doubt i would recommend talking to a herbologist or naturopath:

nice comprehensive list gathered from motherlove.com
Herbs To Avoid While Pregnant
Which cleansing herbs are too strong or irritating?
Arnica
Barberry
Bee Balm
Black walnut
Blessed thistle
Catnip
Chapparal
Chicory
Colsfoot
Comfrey
Ephedra
Fenugreek
Gentian Horehound
Horsetail
Ipecac
Juniper berries
Lobelia
Oregon grape root
Poke root
Rhubarb root
Rosemary
Uva ursi
Yarrow
Which laxative herbs are too strong to use at this time?

Aloe vera
Buckthorn
Butternut
Cascara sagrada
Which herbs that affect hormones are contraindicated during pregnancy?

Borage
Damiana
Dong quai
Licorice
Sarsparilla
Siberian ginseng
Vitex (can be used the first trimester)
Which herbs bring on contractions or bleeding?

Angelica
Birthwort (bethwort)
Black cohosh (may be used in the last 2 weeks of pregnancy)
Blue cohosh (may be used in the last 2 weeks of pregnancy)
Cotton root
Elecampane
Fenugreek
Feverfew
Goldenseal
Horehound
Lovage
Mistletoe
Motherwort
Mugworts

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