Kava Tea In Pregnancy

If you drink kava tea every day that can also help you avoid UTIs as noted by registered dietitian Hayley Cimring.

Kava tea in pregnancy. In order to prevent your Kava Tea from overheating try warming the water in a slow cooker to monitor the temperature of the water. The use of kava may affect the ability to drive or operate machinery. Occasional use as a condiment considered safe.

In sum its probably not a great idea to consume large amounts of kava throughout pregnancy just like its not a great idea to consume large amounts of coffee but I wouldnt worry at all. If you decide to try this herb tea keep in mind to consult your doctor before drinking it especially if youre undergoing therapy or are pregnant. Other Kavas to Try If Ive convinced you that Yogi Kava Tea isnt worth your time thats good.

A less common form of Kava is Kava Tea. You should not breast-feed while using kava. I also read it gets into breastmilk and can cause baby to get high Just FYI.

Pregnant women should stay away from Dong quai as it can cause uterine contractions and lead to a miscarriage. I think according to some urban legends babies born to mothers who consumed large amounts of kava for 9 months of their pregnancy can have drier skin and be calmer or lazy. It can also be used for the treatment of anxiety and restlessness during pregnancy yet it is to be kept in mind that no medical study or research completely approves the use of kava tea during pregnancy.

Pregnant women are advised to stay away even from this low dose of kava as kava and pregnancy are not a good mix. Taken as tea may induce uterine contractions. You might like to enjoy a soothing cup of chamomile tea on occasion.

But if youre a green tea addict limit your intake. Currently the NHS advises pregnant women to limit daily caffeine consumption to 200mg which is the equivalent of three. If you are pregnant you should avoid consuming goldenseal.