Some pregnant women have the habit of drinking tea before pregnancy. They want to know if they can continue drinking tea after becoming pregnant and whether it will affect the baby in the womb. It should be said that this concern is reasonable. Due to their special physical condition, pregnant women should not drink strong tea or black tea.

In addition, tea leaves also contain substances such as tannic acid, theophylline, and caffeine. Especially tannic acid can combine with iron to form a compound that the body cannot absorb, hindering the pregnant woman's absorption of iron. Therefore, if strong tea is consumed excessively, there is a risk of pregnancy anemia, and the fetus may also suffer from congenital iron-deficiency anemia.

Long-term and excessive consumption of strong tea can also accelerate heart rate, increase urine output, and speed up blood circulation, which undoubtedly places a burden on the heart and kidneys of pregnant women who are already physically weak. Therefore, it is not recommended for pregnant women to drink large amounts of strong tea.

Of course, tea also contains beneficial components such as zinc and vitamin C. Moreover, some pregnant women experience poor appetite due to pregnancy reactions. Drinking tea can not only supplement the needs of both the mother and the fetus but also adjust taste and increase appetite. Therefore, pregnant women with a tea-drinking habit can still maintain this hobby, and it is acceptable to often drink some mild tea. However, it is important not to drink tea on an empty stomach. Generally, a cup of relatively mild tea can be consumed one hour after a meal. In terms of tea selection, green tea or floral tea can be considered, and it is best to choose pure natural, minimally processed tea leaves.