5. Regulates blood pressure:
High blood pressure during pregnancy can lead to a complication called preeclampsia. They could also lead to hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP), which might result in hospitalization. According to a press release by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the incidence of HDP increased from 13% in 2017 to 16% in 2019 in the US.
6. Keeps blood sugar under control:
Some of the compounds in green tea can modify glucose levels by controlling the sugar levels in the body, thus benefitting gestational health. Green tea is also helpful if suffering from gestational diabetesi. Talk to your doctor if you are concerned about your blood sugar levels or have gestational diabetes.