Herbal Teas

Herbal teas can be refreshing and relaxing, but for a pregnant individual, not always recommended. Not all herbal teas are good to ingest during the period of pregnancy and breast feeding. Some teas contain dissolved substances which can have a drug-like effect on the body, including your unborn baby. Some herbal teas can have negative side effects, ranging from allergies, dizziness, headache or nausea to toxic reactions or stimulation of the uterus.It is recommended that safe herbal teas should only be consumed a maximum of 2-3 times daily. 

Herbals teas generally considered safe are:
lemon balm
orange peel
ginger
linden flower
rose hip

Herbal teas generally NOT considered safe are:
calamus root
chicory root
coltsfoot comfrey
dong quai
elder flowers feverfew
ginseng
goldenseal
groundsel
hawthorne berries
kombucha tea
juniper berries
licorice
life root (rag wort)
lobelia
mistletoe
pennyroyal
pokeroot sassafras
St. John's wort
uva ursi (bearberry)
spearmint
peppermint
chamomile
fennel teas