Can pregnant women drink milk tea in the early stage

Women who have just become pregnant have special needs for nutrients in food, and for the better development of the fetus, many foods are not suitable for them. Many people love to drink milk tea before pregnancy, and they want to drink it even more after pregnancy. You can drink milk tea in small amounts, but never drink the kind sold at street stalls, as this will have an adverse effect on fetal development. Expectant mothers can make their own milk tea to satisfy their cravings, but they need to control the content of tea and sugar in the milk tea.

1. The original milk tea is actually very simple, it is a combination of milk and tea. Boil the tea and add milk, sugar or salt, or tapioca pearls, pudding, coconut, etc. Therefore, to answer the question of whether pregnant women can drink milk tea, we must first analyze these raw materials and whether pregnant women can eat them. Pregnant women should drink green tea instead of black tea, and should avoid drinking strong tea. Therefore, it is obviously forbidden for pregnant women to consume milk tea which uses black tea as the main ingredient.

2. In recent years, a very convenient instant milk tea has become increasingly popular. This kind of milk tea is very convenient. After opening it, pour the ingredients into the cup and mix it with boiling water. It also comes in a variety of flavors and is very popular among office workers. However, this kind of milk tea often contains a variety of food additives, so it is better for expectant mothers to stay away from it. Milk tea contains some flavors and additives, which may have adverse effects on the fetus.

3. Milk tea contains tea ingredients, which are contraindicated for pregnant women. Generally, the concentration of caffeine in strong tea is as high as 10%, which will increase the urine volume and heart rate of pregnant women, increase the burden on the heart and kidneys of pregnant women, and may even cause pregnancy poisoning. Therefore, it is best to drink less tea.

4. Another ingredient in milk tea: sugar. Pregnant women also need to control their sugar intake during pregnancy. Not only does it make people fat, but eating too much may lead to high blood sugar and cause gestational hyperglycemia, which is not good for the fetus.

5. Currently, the pearl milk tea on the market (street stalls, supermarket milk tea drinks) is mostly made of creamer, pigment, flavoring, tapioca starch (referring to the pearls in milk tea) and tap water. The main ingredient of creamer is hydrogenated vegetable oil, which is a trans fatty acid. Experts point out that the trans fatty acid content in a 500 ml cup of pearl milk tea a day exceeds the normal human tolerance limit, and the drinker is prone to cardiovascular disease. For pregnant or breastfeeding women, excessive intake of foods containing trans fatty acids may affect the health of the fetus. Studies have found that fetuses or infants can passively ingest trans fatty acids through the placenta or breast milk. They are more likely to suffer from essential fatty acid deficiency than adults, which affects their growth and development.