3. What Is Decaf Tea?
Decaf is simply your caffeine source, tea or coffee, minus the caffeine. When you opt for a decaf tea, the flavoring elements remain intact while the caffeine is either removed or reduced significantly. It means that by opting for this safe beverage, you don’t compromise on taste while removing caffeine that may have negative effects on your pregnancy.
4. Why Is Too Much Caffeine Bad During Pregnancy?
Including high levels of caffeine as part of maternal nutrition can have negative effects on your baby. Common problems, including the low birth weight, preterm labor are often linked to high caffeine consumption during pregnancy. A cohort study conducted by researchers from multiple institutions revealed that infants who were born to women with high caffeine levels were about three ounces lighter, 1.7 inches shorter, and had a head circumference that was 0.11 inches smaller than the infants born to women with minimal or no traces of caffeine in their blood.