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Tea and Pregnancy
Posted by Phuong on Aug 8th, 2010

My girlfriend is having a baby shower next weekend and wants to throw an Koni tea party. She is a huge fan of Koni Rooibos Teas and asked if she could still drink tea while she's pregnant. The general agreement is pregnant women and those trying to conceive should avoid consuming large quantities of caffeine. Small amounts of caffeine are ok but it is advantageous to cut out as much caffeine as possible when you're pregnant. Pregnant women metabolize caffeine slower than other adults. The caffeine can also enter the bloodstream of the baby, quickening the heartbeat and possibly also impairing development. Therefore, coffee, soda, some medications, and teas coming from the plant camellia sinensis (black, oolong, green, white) teas should be avoided while pregnant. Fortunately there is a delicious caffeine free alternative that has been shown to ease many symptoms that come along with pregnancy - rooibos "red" tea. It's known to be a safe caffeine free alternative for both pregnant, lactating women, and children of all ages. This is because it contains no caffeine right from the point when it's harvested.

Research has shown that Rooibos tea has beneficial effects relating to pregnancy, constipation, liver function, blood sugar levels, skin diseases, depression and anxiety.Rooibos may also have other stomach and indigestion benefits, possibly relieving nausea, vomiting, and heartburn. Koni Stomach Soother with some fresh ginger makes a great morning sickness tonic. Here is my recipe:

Koni Jumbo Cup and Saucer with Stomach Soother
Koni Jumbo Cup and Saucer with Stomach Sooother


Koni Morning Sickness Tonic

  • 2 cups Koni Stomach Soother
  • 1/4 teaspoon honey
  • 3 thin slices of fresh ginger
  • Squeeze of lemon


    Brew for 5-10 minutes.

    Some variations of Rooibos tea that contain extra herbs such as rosemary should be avoided during pregnancy because it may cause uterine contractions. Be sure to read the label to make sure that there are no additional herbs added to Rooibos teas. Check ingredients and always check with your doctor.

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    Koni Stomach Soother Rooibos Tea



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  • Fiona Says: December 10th, 2008, 2:38am Thank you for this article! I love tea and so many of my girlfriends do too. Some are pregnant and think they can't drink it, but I'll let them read this. Now I'll know what to give them for presents. Your koni website is great! I've done some Christmas shopping on there already. Thanks again!
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