Most pregnant women are aware of diet dos and don’ts during pregnancy. However, when it comes to beverages or drinks, they do not have much knowledge. Some of them which are considered actually ‘healthy’ otherwise may actually have an adverse effect during pregnancy.

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 Most pregnant women are aware of diet dos and
don’ts during pregnancy. However, when it comes to
beverages or drinks, they do not have much
knowledge. Some of them which are considered
actually ‘healthy’ otherwise may actually have an
adverse effect during pregnancy.
Think before you drink
 Some of the drinks mentioned below are termed as
health drinks, some boast medicinal and other
equivalent qualities, but they are not all that great for
an expectant mum. Beware of these healthy but
pregnancy-unfriendly drinks:

3. GREEN TEA
 Herbal teas are usually considered safe and are known
to be loaded with antioxidants. Green tea is herbal and
good for health, but refrain from having it during
pregnancy. ‘There isn’t enough documentation available
to show that green tea is good for pregnant women.
During pregnancy your metabolism levels are high as
such, green tea increases it further and this is not
advisable,’ says Deepshikha Agarwal, a Mumbai based
dietitian and sports nutritionist.
 Green tea also have some caffeine in it so unlimited sips
is going to do you as much damage as regular tea. Also
excessive consumption of green tea can lead to less
absorption of folic acid during pregnancy making you
and your baby susceptible to folic acid deficiency

4. Alcohol
 Occasional indulgences are fine, but if you cross
the line know about its perils too. ‘Too much
alcohol intake during pregnancy can lead to poor
growth and improper brain development in the
foetus. It can also lead to abnormal facial
features in the baby and mental retardation,.
Even if you restrict yourself to one drink a day
your baby might still be at the risk for having
problems with learning, speech, attention span,
language, and hyperactivity after birth.

5. Soft drinks
 They are great thirst quenchers, we all agree. But
now its better you go natural and cut out on fizzy
drinks. ‘Soft drinks have caffeine in their content
and some can also have chemicals called quinine
in them,’. So caffeine and chemicals both in one
drink can cause double damage if taken in large
quantities.
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6. Iced tea
 Go slow on this. Though each sip might make you
feel refreshed and rejuvenated this drink also has
high amounts of caffeine in it.

7. Coffee
 If you cannot do without your daily caffeine fix, limit
your intake to just two cups a day. Ideally taking
coffee away from your diet completely is the best
thing. ‘Excessive caffeine intake during pregnancy
especially during the first trimester can lead to
miscarriages or other health related issues in the
fetus. It is better to exercise moderation here and
limit intake

8. Diet Soda
 This is not only loaded with caffeine, but lots of
artificial sweeteners too. ‘Saccharine, an ingredient
used in the artificial sweeteners can cause birth
defects in the baby if had in excess quantity. This
ingredient can cross over the placenta and reach the
fetus and harm the baby.

9. Wheatgrass juice
 This surely is a health drink you thought would never
make it to this list. But did you know that the American
Cancer Society advises that pregnant women should not
consume wheatgrass since the risk of bacterial and mold
contamination is high? Wheatgrass often grows in humid
and moist conditions and hence has higher amounts of
mold and bacteria.
 High doses of wheatgrass can have purgative effects
(leading to diarrhea and vomiting) and this will cause an
imbalance of vital nutrients during pregnancy. ‘Some
studies also suggest that wheatgrass intake during
pregnancy can result in a miscarriage or cause
impairment of a body part in the baby,’

10. Unpasteurized Juices or Milk
 ‘Make sure you read labels before picking up them.
Avoid any juice or dairy product that says
unpasteurized on the label. Because these products
can contain bacteria in them which can lead to food-borne
disease in the mother. If it crosses over the
placenta and reaches the fetus it can hamper
neurological development,’

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