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Liquorice tea

In pregnancy: Never While breastfeeding: Caution

It builds up: that is why it is avoided entirely

Why

The glycyrrhizin in liquorice can raise blood pressure and reduce the nutrients reaching the baby. Avoid teas and sweets made with real liquorice.

It changes after the birth

Consume in moderation while breastfeeding: it can pass into milk or affect your milk supply.

Instead

  • Chamomile
  • Ginger tea
  • Water with a slice of lemon

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General information, not medical advice. It follows the public guidance for pregnancy and breastfeeding, and it cannot know your own history: for anything about your health or your baby's, the person to ask is your midwife or doctor.

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