Pregnancy is a journey where a mother must focus on her lifestyle, as much as she cares for her unborn child. Pregnancy and childbirth are complex processes in which many changes occur in a woman’s body. This process takes a mother through a physical, mental and emotional rollercoaster during pregnancy and completely changes her body. This is the time when women pay attention to their health and well-being as it relates to the health and development of the baby.Also Read – Viral Video: Man seen putting vape in child’s mouth, arrested after online outrage | Watch
During pregnancy, you eat good food and enjoy the pampering of family and friends. However, expectant mothers should pay special attention to their diet during this period as it may affect the development of the baby. Also Read – Inflammatory bowel disease may increase risk for pregnant women: study
During this time, a pregnant woman needs to drink plenty of fluids to maintain the hydration level in the body, as it helps in making the placenta and amniotic fluid. Expectant mothers are recommended to drink 8-12 glasses of water per day. Also Read – After being denied admission to Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital, the woman was forced to give birth on the road The video came out
There are certain foods and drinks that should not be consumed during this critical time. These foods and drinks can cause an imbalance in lifestyle, which can affect the baby. You may have heard about green tea and its many health benefits. But did you know that consuming it during pregnancy can prove harmful?
According to a report in Times Now, green tea has a very high concentration of antioxidants called polyphenols that help fight free radicals that cause infections. However, the drink also contains small levels of caffeine, which can damage DNA even if consumed in large amounts.
5 Reasons Expecting Mothers Should Stop Drinking Green Tea:
- Miscarriage– The report says that green tea contains caffeine components, so it can harm the baby’s blood flow through the placenta. It can damage the baby’s DNA cells and lead to miscarriage.
- Still birth: Too much caffeine is not recommended during pregnancy anyway. Consuming large amounts of green tea during pregnancy may harm the baby.
- premature birth: Caffeine present in coffee does not allow the baby’s organs to grow properly which can lead to premature birth.
- Low birth weight: Times Now The report says that green tea is a stimulant and consuming too much of it can increase your blood pressure and heart rate, which will affect the baby.
- Diuretics: Green tea will force you to take plenty of bathroom breaks and dehydrate the body, while maintaining your hydration levels is important during pregnancy.
