Chamomile Tea and Pregnancy

Chamomile Tea and pregnancy effects are a common question for pregnant "moms to be".

The bottom line is chamomile should be avoided during pregnancy. All herbal teas during pregnancy can have effects on mom and baby.

Various herbs have different effects on the pregnant mother to be, and these effects are passed through the mother to the baby. It is really important to be aware of the different foods you eat and what you drink while you are pregnant.

Health Canada recently issued a statement that Chamomile Tea can have harmful effects on the uterus and should not be consumed if you are pregnant.

Pregnancy & drinking tea or coffee is something that requires caution.

Health Canada has approved the following types of herbal tea during pregnancy:

• Ginger
  
• Lemon Balm
• Orange Peel
• Rose Hip
• Citrus Peel

None of the above teas actually contain tea. They are all herbal teas or infusions that have been noted as a safe tea during pregnancy.

Black tea, green tea and other types of tea derived from the camellia sinensis all contain caffeine.

Caffeine and Pregnancy

Caffeine is to be avoided as much as possible during pregnancy. Removing caffeine from your tea is not that difficult to do, and all women who think they are pregnant should know how to do this. Learn More about Decaffienating your Own Tea.....

While you may miss Chamomiles effects of warm sleepy bliss, please avoid chamomile tea during your pregnancy.

I hope you found this information useful, and have a healthy happy pregnancy.

Tea and Pregnancy Articles

Here are some other tea and pregnancy pages on our site you may find useful:

• More Chamomile Tea Information
• Green Tea and Pregnancy Information
• Herbal Tea and Pregnancy Information
• Ginger Tea for Morning Sickness

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