Rules for drinking green tea while breastfeeding. Green tea while breastfeeding

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It is necessary to drink 1.5-2 liters of liquid per day, because a grown-up baby needs about 900 ml of mother’s milk per day, and a certain amount is also necessary for the woman herself to ensure normal functioning and metabolism.

Drinking water alone can sometimes be boring, especially if the woman was a green tea drinker before pregnancy. Is it possible to drink this drink during lactation or not?

Benefits of green tea

Green tea is rich antioxidants. In our body, when cells die, under the influence of harmful substances, lipid breakdown and other continuous processes, harmful substances - free radicals - are constantly formed. They can damage the genetic material (DNA) of cells, contribute to the emergence of damaged and tumor cells, and trigger and accelerate the aging process. Antioxidants fight these harmful substances.
This drink accelerates metabolism, reduces appetite and promotes the breakdown of adipose tissue. All these properties help fight excess weight, which often worries women after pregnancy and childbirth.
The theine (a substance similar to caffeine) contained in green tea helps a surge of energy and vigor.
Green tea increases body resistance to pathogenic viruses and bacteria due to its immunostimulating effect.
Has a positive effect on skeletal system(including on teeth), protects the liver and lungs from the harmful effects of the environment and food.

Undesirable effects

Since green tea has a stimulating effect on the nervous system, it can cause sleep disturbances and agitation in some children. If you notice such a reaction in your child after drinking a drink, try to reduce the amount, make it less strong and drink it in the first half of the day. Although it is believed that when drinking 2-3 cups per day, such a reaction rarely occurs.

Some types of tea (especially those with various additives and flavorings) can cause an allergic reaction in a child.

important If you notice a rash on your baby, eliminate possible allergens from your diet and switch to water alone. After a week or two, try drinking a cup of tea again and watch your baby’s reaction.

Green tea selection

It is best to buy loose leaf tea, collected by hand and consisting only of the top leaves. It contains the maximum amount of useful substances. But packaged and finely chopped loses its properties.

Don't buy flavored tea, dyes, additives (lemon, strawberry, peach and others). This will reduce the risk of developing.

Rules of use

Choose only purified water for brewing, since increased hardness and impurities may adversely affect the benefits.
The best water temperature suitable for brewing green tea is considered to be 80°C.. There are kettles that heat the water to this mark, or you can simply let the boiling water sit for 5 minutes.
It is better to use clay teapots for making tea.. Glass and porcelain are also suitable.
It is better to pour out the first water immediately. This is done in order to rinse the tea leaves, because they are not sterile. Then pour the leaves a second time and let it sit for a while. Do not over-mix, otherwise the drink will be bitter. The tea leaves can be used several times, but there is a rule: you need to refill them immediately, and not leave the tea leaves for the whole day (in this case, they can oxidize).

Green tea to improve lactation

Many people mistakenly think that green tea with milk increases milk supply. But it only helps to expand the ducts and improve the outflow of milk. Whatever medications, teas, vitamins and dietary supplements are recommended to you to improve lactation, the main thing in this matter is frequent breastfeeding, night feedings, good nutrition, drinking regimen, rest and sleep.

The combination of tea and milk is familiar to many people. Nursing mothers hear about it especially often, since this drink is considered a traditional remedy for improving lactation.

Despite centuries of experience in its use, there are quite conflicting opinions about the benefits of milkweed.

Some women confirm the usefulness of the drink, others are sure that it provokes colic in babies. Such an ambiguous attitude towards the product prompts us to figure out whether tea with milk is beneficial during breastfeeding and whether a nursing woman should drink it.

During breastfeeding, some women experience a lack of milk. Pharmacy chains offer a wide selection of drugs to enhance lactation, but nursing mothers prefer the old and proven method, which promotes the discharge of nutrient fluid from the mammary glands.

The common belief about increasing milk production with tea is erroneous. The volume of natural product can be affected by the physiological characteristics of the woman and the frequency of feeding the child.

It only makes sucking easier by increasing the flow of milk to the breast.

Milk tea has other beneficial properties that nursing mothers should also know about:

“Milk tea” contains a large amount of mineral components and vitamins. This allows the new mother to quickly regain strength after a tedious birth process, and increase the body’s defense and resistance to various viruses.
Teas with milk improve a woman’s emotional mood and promote relaxation, and a positive mood is transferred to the child, which calms and reduces the severity of colic.

To improve product elimination, mothers should drink tea 30 minutes before feeding the baby. Warm drinks dilate the ducts of the mammary glands, which makes it easier for the child to access nutrition. However, many other warm drinks have similar qualities.

Of course, teas with milk cannot cause serious harm to a child who is breastfeeding. However, it is important to understand that milkweed contains caffeine, which in large quantities has a negative effect on the child’s body:

causes concern;
leads to insomnia;
increases the severity of whims and hysterics.

Foreign researchers have found that constant consumption of tea or coffee by a nursing woman leads to a sharp decrease in the amount of iron in breast milk.

Despite the fact that the amount of tonic in tea is significantly lower (almost 2 times) than in coffee, “tea” caffeine lasts much longer.

The maximum volume of this alkaloid in the body is detected 1.5 hours after drinking a cup of tea.

Newborn babies often react sharply to black and green tea with milk that their mother drinks. The situation gets worse if the baby is born premature or sick. However, over time, the hypersensitivity reaction goes away.

Another possible danger that awaits a child whose mother drinks a tea-milkshake is associated with casein, a protein substance contained in milk.

This component often provokes problems in the unformed gastrointestinal tract, for example, pain in the tummy, colic, and constipation are noted.

In addition, cow's milk often causes allergies in a newborn baby. That's why women need to drink half a glass of the drink for the first time and monitor the child's reaction.

You can continue drinking tea if the baby feels well over the next three days.

During lactation, mothers should consume the required amount of fluid. Breastfeeding experts allow drinking tea (of course, not on the first day after delivery), but the choice of the type of drink is decided by the woman, depending on her preferences and the effect it has on the child.

Black teas

This drink contains about three hundred active components, among which the following stand out:

These substances are useful for the normal development of the child and help maintain the immune system. This is why black tea during breastfeeding can turn into a healthy and pleasant treat for mother and baby, of course, provided that the product is chosen correctly.

Green teas

A green drink is considered healthier than a black one. This type of tea contains antioxidants that slow down aging.

In addition, they also help remove various harmful substances and fats from the body, and this, you see, is quite important for mothers during lactation.

There is only one negative factor that can be identified - green tea contains caffeine, which can potentially lead to anxiety and nervousness in a child. However, if tolerated well, a warm drink during lactation only brings benefits.

A green tea milkshake is especially useful if a woman suffers from frequent stress, nervous tension, postpartum depression or insomnia.

If a child reacts sharply to black or green teas, the mother can switch to herbal infusions.

The most common is linden blossom tea, which has virtually no contraindications, with one exception being the hypersensitivity of a woman or child.

Useful qualities of linden tea:

fights inflammatory processes;
increases the body's defenses;
hypoallergenic;
reduces the severity of infant colic;
incredible aroma and taste.

Another useful property is that linden blossom stimulates the secretion of milk. With a decrease in lactation and a decrease in the natural product, you can drink such herbal teas three times a week.

Chamomile is also a common herb for making tea.

However, a nursing mother should use it with great caution - chamomile affects the secretion of milk, and most women experience a decrease in its volume.

If a woman does not experience difficulties with lactation, chamomile is allowed for use. You can drink herbal teas with this plant twice a day: in the morning and before falling asleep.

If you have problems with milk, chamomile is not prohibited, but it is not recommended either. In this case, chamomile is steamed with boiling water only a couple of times a week.

In addition, vitamin drinks from plants such as:

rose hips;
fenugreek;
raspberry leaves;
ginger.

It should be understood that cow's milk is a rather “selective” drink that is not always combined with herbs. That is why it is rarely added to herbal infusions.

Some mothers prepare milk tea this way: pour a little cow’s milk into the finished drink. But experts do not consider this method correct. We offer delicious recipes for making tea and milkshake.

Standard black tea with cow's milk

The recipe is quite simple, it can be easily prepared at home using the following algorithm:

the teapot should be rinsed with boiled water;
3 teaspoons of tea leaves are placed in a teapot;
pour boiling water so that the leaves are covered with water;
leave to brew for 5 minutes;
add boiling water to the middle line of the teapot;
wait about 3 minutes;
add water to the teapot to the brim (2 teaspoons will require 400 milliliters of boiling water);
boil 1.5 cups of milk.

The last step is to pour the milk into cups and then add the brewed black tea. It is better not to add sweetener.

Using this method of preparing the drink, you can get an unusual flavor by boiling the tea leaves directly in boiling cow's milk.

This tea and milkshake is prepared as follows:

bring 500 milliliters of milk to a boil;
reduce the gas and add 2 tsp. tea leaves in a container with milk;
lets the milk boil again;
reduce the gas to a minimum and simmer the product for another 3 minutes.

At the end, remove the drink from the heat and leave it to infuse. After a quarter of an hour, simply pour the boiled tea into mugs and enjoy the new shades of taste.

Green tea with linden blossom and milk

Such a drink can please a nursing mother with its exquisite honey smell and taste (without the presence of honey), and the beneficial properties of each component can improve the woman’s health.

The cooking instructions are as follows:

green tea leaves and linden blossom are placed in the vessel;
pour cold water and bring to a boil;
remove from heat and let the tea steep;
heat the milk;
pour the tea-linden infusion into the boiled milk (take 100 ml of herbal infusion per 100 ml of milk).

This combination is quite unusual, but every nursing mother should like it. Try, experiment, delighting yourself and your child with new tastes!

Admission rules

You need to try a tea-milkshake with a small “dose” - half a mug per day will be enough. Moreover, the mother should closely monitor the child. If there are no negative reactions within three days, you can increase the volume. Does not recommend drinking more than 3 cups per day.

Please also observe the following rules:

Avoid hard liquor, as the maximum caffeine intake for nursing mothers is approximately 300 milligrams per day.
Milkweed should not be sweetened, but sugar is acceptable if the child reacts calmly to this additive and the mother is not able to drink the drink without refined sugar.
It is better not to use honey in this capacity, since this product causes severe allergic reactions in many children.

Caffeine is also found in other products, including soda, chocolate, and cocoa. To avoid exceeding the maximum allowable dose, mothers should read labels carefully before purchasing nutrition.

Tea during breastfeeding is not a prohibited product. However, you should definitely listen to your body and your child’s body, and monitor your child’s reactions. It is best to consult a doctor before introducing this drink into your diet. In this case, a tea and milkshake will only bring benefits and pleasure.

Hello, I am Nadezhda Plotnikova. Having successfully completed her studies at SUSU as a specialized psychologist, she devoted several years to working with children with developmental problems and consulting parents on issues of raising children. I use the experience gained, among other things, in creating articles of a psychological nature. Of course, I in no way claim to be the ultimate truth, but I hope that my articles will help dear readers deal with any difficulties.

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When breastfeeding, it is important for a woman to consume enough fluids throughout the day. Thanks to this, lactation is ensured at the proper level. Can green tea be consumed while breastfeeding or not? The drink is incredibly popular and has a number of positive and negative properties. These are different from the characteristics of black tea, so you should carefully analyze each of them before drinking it.

A woman may not realize that green tea contains caffeine. Many articles have been written about the dangers of this component. Particularly dangerous is the drink that mom drinks without any restrictions. Can a nursing mother have green tea?

Effect of caffeine on breast milk

If there is a lack of milk, a woman is advised to drink more fluids. In this case, lactation increases during the day, and the baby gets full. It should be noted that if you have such a problem, you should consult a specialist, and not blindly follow the advice of your friends. Most often, they recommend increasing your consumption of black tea with milk. It is important that the drink does not contain caffeine, which can negatively affect the development of the baby and the formation of his psyche.

During breastfeeding, caffeine remains in the mother's body for two to seven hours. The effect reaches its peak after an hour, after the woman has completely drunk a mug of the invigorating drink. All its components will be removed from the body only after 24 hours.

How much of this drink will not be harmful to the body of the mother and child?

Caffeine is most dangerous for women in the following cases:

A large dose accumulates in the digestive system. A volume of more than 200 mg negatively affects brain function. Human behavior completely changes. He becomes angry, irritable, and easily angered.
Caffeine intoxication is diagnosed when there is more than 300 mg of caffeine in the body.
The functioning of the cardiovascular system is at risk. The situation is dangerous for people with weakened muscles.
A sharp increase in blood pressure.
Excessive consumption of drinks can lead to accelerated skin aging.

Caffeine in the mother's body easily penetrates into milk and has a negative effect on it. The baby's behavior changes dramatically. He becomes very moody and irritable. Sleep and rest disturbances are recorded, which also negatively affects the woman’s condition. Mommy is constantly irritated and exhausted, so even housework tires her.

Newborn children react negatively to any external factor. Caffeine has a long half-life, so it should not enter their body.

Black tea and coffee contain large amounts of caffeine. Therefore, these drinks should be excluded from the diet of a nursing mother. It is allowed to drink tea with milk while breastfeeding if it is necessary to increase the volume of lactation.

The amount of caffeine in tea largely depends on its type and brewing method. During breastfeeding, you are allowed to drink only gentle drinks. They contain minimal amounts of caffeine.

General characteristics of drinks, depending on caffeine content:

in green tea - 3%;
coffee beans – 1%;
instant (sublimated) coffee – 4%;
black tea – 6%.

It should be noted that when choosing tea you should pay attention to its quality. There is more caffeine in expensive, light varieties of the drink.

Natural antioxidant

Can a nursing mother drink green tea? This drink is used in Japan as an effective remedy against the formation of cancer cells. In this case, tea acts as an antioxidant. The properties of the substances are unique because they allow you to quickly and effectively cleanse the blood of harmful substances and components.

Oncological diseases arise due to the accumulation of carcinogens. Green tea helps the body cope with their negative effects. The drink helps improve immune function. That is why it is possible to prevent the development of the disease at the initial stage. Experts recommend drinking green tea during breastfeeding only in moderation. Thanks to this, it is possible to enrich the body with the following components:

vitamins of groups P, C, A, B, E;
microelements;
Thanks to tea, it is possible to neutralize the harmful effects of cadmium, zinc, mercury, and lead.

Green tea has a positive effect on the body of a person who leads a sedentary lifestyle. Thanks to it, it is possible to neutralize the negative effects of a microwave, computer or TV.

The drink tones and helps overcome stress

Green tea with milk improves liver and kidney function. After the birth of the baby, the mother needs an additional source of energy. A tonic drink is a great way to get a boost of energy and gain strength.

Thanks to green tea, you can significantly improve your overall condition:

normalization of blood pressure;
improves heart function by cleansing blood vessels;
prevention of cancer cell development;
improves all metabolic processes in the human body;
removes excess fluid that accumulates in the tissues of the human body;
improves the general condition of the patient in case of poisoning and intoxication;
tones the skin;
promotes the removal of subcutaneous fat.

It should be noted that the tonic effect is not only on the woman, but also on her baby. Green tea contains a small dose of caffeine, which can lead to negative effects. The drink should not be completely excluded from the diet. It should be chosen taking into account the basic rules. The tea leaves and its use play an important role.

About the dangers of green tea in bags

You should completely avoid bagged tea while breastfeeding your baby. It contains several times higher caffeine content than the leaf version. It is this criterion that you should pay attention to first.

Tea bags should be avoided

Basic rules for preparing the drink

Tea caffeine has a more tolerant effect on the human body. It is due to this that it is possible to achieve an improvement in the general well-being of a person during severe intoxication. For example, even if a person abuses green tea, poisoning will not be caused.

An important criterion is that green tea with jasmine should only be drunk hot. It is in this case that the effect of caffeine is reduced to a minimum:

the drink contains a large amount of antioxidants;
The amino acid has a positive effect on brain function, thanks to which tea has a characteristic taste and smell of freshness.

When brewed correctly, the molecules are mixed with caffeine, the effects of which are eliminated by high temperature. As a result, the mother and child have a minor effect on the body, which can be considered positive.

Green tea should not cool completely before the woman has had time to drink it completely. Otherwise, catechins will no longer be able to suppress the negative effects of caffeine.

The drink, which has just been brewed, has an invigorating and tonic effect. The brewing process should ideally last between two and three minutes. The tea will be invigorating and well tonic. However, it should be avoided during breastfeeding.

How to properly prepare green tea for breastfeeding?

Bring water to boiling temperature and pour it over the prepared leaves. The composition should be infused for one minute.
The first pour only washes the leaves, so the water must be drained. You can only drink the second brew.
It should sit in the cup for a maximum of six minutes.

This method removes excess caffeine. The drink will acquire a soft taste and aroma. The content of harmful caffeine will reach the permissible level. The drink will contain only useful components that will have a positive effect on the body of the mother and child. When brewing again, 20% of the total amount will also remain.

A nursing mother can only drink tea with weak brewing. It is important that the water is hot.

Before use, the leaves should be washed with boiled water.

You can use jasmine or mint as a flavoring. Thanks to this, it is possible to increase the positive properties of the drink. The functioning of the stomach and intestines noticeably improves, thanks to this lactation also becomes good.

Permissible amount of use

During lactation, the beneficial properties of green tea can only be obtained in limited quantities. It is important to prepare the tea leaves correctly and wash the leaves thoroughly. It is important to observe the permissible volume and in no case exceed it.

The first time you can try the minimum dose. After this, you should carefully monitor the baby’s reaction for two days. If he does not show concern, tearfulness and behaves as usual, then you can include tea in your diet. Please note that experts do not recommend drinking green tea before bed.

It is best to exclude a tonic drink from the diet in the following cases:

During pregnancy, as it may interfere with normal weight gain.
If after drinking several cups a woman feels weak and low blood pressure.
In case of overdose, which can happen if you drink more than ten cups a day.
If kidney pathologies, arthritis and gout are diagnosed.
If there are stones in the urinary tract.
For glaucoma.
If the disease of the gastrointestinal tract is in an acute form.
After a heart attack.
In case of excessive excitability of the nervous system.

Green tea should be discarded if it is refrigerated. This may negatively affect lactation. The drink should not be drunk if you have problems with blood pressure. There may be an individual intolerance to green tea.