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"It is important to drink a lot", this is the phrase that we often read or hear. Especially during pregnancy it is good to pay more attention than usual to what you consume, trying to hydrate as much as possible and prevent some disorders. Temptations are always around the corner, especially when it's hot and the desire for fresh and refreshing drinks increases.
For this reason, we have decided to answer the many customers who ask us for advice on which infusions to drink during pregnancy and what to avoid. As lovers of herbs, plants, and spices, we will therefore delve into the topic of herbal teas during pregnancy, but also focusing on some advice on what to avoid in this beautiful, but sometimes challenging, period of our lives.
Let's see together which drinks to avoid and which ones to consume to avoid causing problems to the baby.
If you are interested in herbal teas and herbs for women, you absolutely must read our latest article on the subject!
At the top of the list are definitely alcoholic beverages, whose consumption in large quantities can lead to fetal alcohol syndrome, causing abnormalities in fetal development. Also to be avoided is moderate intake because once alcohol is ingested, it crosses the placenta and reaches the fetus.
Immediately after are stimulating drinks like coffee and tea, especially bottled teas, and sugary and carbonated drinks that can promote overweight in the baby even in its early years of life, as well as causing bloating and poor digestion.
It is certainly the most friendly drink for pregnant women. It is recommended to drink 2.5 liters of water a day in order to create a reserve of liquids useful to counteract the high loss during childbirth, in addition to being the primary remedy to hydrate and vascularize the placenta and urinate a lot in order to keep the urinary tract clean, avoiding the danger of infections, and preventing disorders such as hemorrhoids and constipation.
Experience and the many pregnant women we have met in our herbal tea shop have taught us that sometimes drinking 2.5 liters of water is not easy at all. That is why many of our customers and friends who follow us on Terza Luna's social channels ask us what are the best herbs and infusions to drink during pregnancy. To meet this need, we started writing this article on herbal teas during pregnancy, which we will enrich over time with many other pieces of information.
Here are our tips.
Lemon balm has spasmolytic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. It reduces gastric or abdominal spasms, helps to eliminate gas, alleviates heartburn and constipation, problems caused by hormonal, dietary, and bodily changes. It also has muscle-relaxing properties that induce a state of calm, reducing insomnia and combating the anxiety often present during pregnancy. If you are interested in this topic, we recommend delving into it by reading the article on the best herbs for sleeping and reducing stress where we have dedicated a paragraph specifically to pregnancy.
Preparing a good lemon balm tea during pregnancy is very simple. Just buy some melissa leaves for tea (the one sold in our shop is organic and delicious), and infuse it for 8 minutes in water brought to 100gr (3 gr per cup are sufficient).
Chamomile is known to everyone for its carminative, intestinal sedative, and muscle relaxant properties. Like lemon balm, it helps eliminate gas in the intestines and regulate their rhythms, alleviates pain caused by muscle cramps, relaxes muscles, and induces a sense of well-being that promotes sleep.
However, be careful to drink it in moderation because it could have some contraindications. To prepare a chamomile infusion during pregnancy, it will be sufficient to buy whole chamomile flowers - you can always do it here on Terza Luna by clicking on the highlighted link - and infuse them for 8 minutes in boiling water at 100°C (2 gr per cup).
Fennel is a natural remedy that is useful and well-known, now a classic in traditional herbal medicine often recommended during pregnancy. Fennel seeds have carminative, spasmolytic, and sedative properties. They are used in cases of digestive disorders, gastralgia, reduce and prevent the formation of air in the stomach and intestines, and stimulate the production and secretion of gastric juice in the stomach, promoting digestion.
Fennel seeds are also used for their galactogenic function, as they promote an increase in the mammary gland and stimulation of milk secretion. This is why a fennel tea is often recommended during pregnancy, such as our breastfeeding tea or organic galega leaves.
Mallow has anti-inflammatory, soothing, and emollient properties. It is a gentle laxative, thanks to the presence of mucilages that create a protective film on the gastric mucosa, facilitating intestinal emptying and thus combating constipation and intestinal inflammations.
To prepare a mallow infusion during pregnancy, it is sufficient to get mallow flowers - you can find them in our shop, good and organic - by infusing about 3 grams of product per cup of water for approximately 8 minutes.
In any case, the use of herbal teas or infusions during pregnancy should always be moderate, and it is advisable to avoid refined white sugar to sweeten them and prefer honey.
Another recommendation is to always rely on an experienced herbalist, who will know how to advise on the correct dosages of different plants based on your weight and to purchase them only through official channels, ensuring excellent quality certification and certified origin.
