Real examples of deformities caused by drinking tea during pregnancy
The eating habits of pregnant women have a vital impact on the growth and development of the fetus, but there are some misunderstandings that can lead to some adverse consequences. In traditional Chinese culture, tea is regarded as a healthy drink, but if pregnant women drink too much tea, it can lead to fetal malformations. Below we use a real example to analyze the harm of excessive tea drinking to the fetus by pregnant women.
Factual cases
In a city in Fujian, a couple liked drinking tea very much after getting pregnant, especially black tea. They drank several drinks a day, and the child was diagnosed with a cleft lip deformity after birth and required surgery. After that, the couple learned that excessive tea drinking would affect the development of the fetus\’s lip and palate, and also affect the development of the fetus\’s nervous system, leading to damage to the child\’s intellectual development.
The harm caused by excessive tea drinking
Tea contains some substances that are harmful to pregnant women and fetuses, such as caffeine and tea catechins. Excessive drinking of tea can cause excessive excitement of pregnant women\’s nerves, leading to uterine contractions, premature birth and other hazards. Moreover, the iron absorption component in tea competes with the iron absorption component of the intestinal wall. Excessive tea drinking can cause iron deficiency and affect the normal growth and development of pregnant women and fetuses.
In addition, excessive tea drinking can also affect the development of the fetal nervous system. Tea catechins will enter the fetal body through the placenta, and the fetal liver is not mature enough for metabolism, making it unable to eliminate these toxic substances from the body. Once the fetal nervous system is stimulated, neuronal sub-damage will occur, resulting in poor development of brain nerve cells.
How to avoid dietary misunderstandings during pregnancy
Pregnant women should pay attention to a balanced diet, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and increase their intake of high-protein foods such as red meat and poultry. In addition, pregnant women should pay special attention not to drink coffee, cola, and other drinks containing caffeine and tea catechins. If you must drink tea, you can choose tea with low caffeine and tea catechins, and be careful to control the amount you drink.
Summary
Pregnant women should maintain good eating habits and avoid excessive drinking of tea to avoid unnecessary damage. If misunderstandings about diet during pregnancy occur, pregnant women need to adjust their diet in time to avoid adverse consequences for the fetus. We should pay attention to health in our daily lives and pay attention to scientific eating habits to protect the health of ourselves and our children.
