Say Goodbye to Pregnancy Nausea with Fennel Tea

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Once you conceive, it becomes necessary for you to think about what to consume and what not. Pregnancy comes up with all sorts of difficulties that make you feel uncomfortable and sick.

In that case, simple home remedies like fennel as a pregnancy tea can give you relief for several kinds of displeasure you go through during this time.

Fennel tea is generally used during pregnancy to treat nausea.

This article will talk about several aspects of drinking fennel tea during pregnancy. 

So, let’s start 

1. All about Pregnancy

Having a child can be an amazing experience. It comes with all sorts of emotions.

However, besides all the joyfulness, pregnancy is also hard and complex. It can be a period of uncertainty.

Your body faces a lot of changes during this phase.

Pregnancy complications and symptoms can go from mild and annoying discomfort. (1)

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Some common complications of pregnancy may include: (2)

• High Blood Pressure 
• Gestational Diabetes 
• Infections 
• Depression and Anxiety
• Preeclampsia 
• Preterm Labour  
• Nausea 
• Morning Sickness
• Others 

Most women throw up during pregnancy.

It is generally termed morning sickness, but it can happen at any time of the day. It is normally the worst during the first trimester. (3)

To get rid of such complications, it is mandatory to eat healthy and nutritious food.

Consuming healthy food during pregnancy will enable your baby to develop and grow. (4)

There is no need to go on a special diet. However, you can consume things that make you feel better and are healthy for you like tea. 

Tea Is a tremendous way to assist in pregnancy health. They are a great source of nutrients like calcium, iron, and magnesium. (5)

We will read more about teas and pregnancy in our next section. 

2. Tea and Pregnancy 

It is safe to consume tea during pregnancy. However, women should avoid consuming a few selected teas throughout their pregnancy. (6)

 These teas are 

• Contaminated Teas 
• Caffeinated Teas
• Hibiscus tea
• Senna tea

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It is necessary to drink herbal teas that are made from

• fruits
• berries
• flowers
• seeds
• leaves
• roots
• herbs

These teas are rich in iron, vitamin A, and calcium.

Herbal teas like raspberry leaf tea for pregnancy may help in toning the uterus, decrease nausea, increase milk production, ease labor pains, and promote uterine health during pregnancy. (5)

Let's have a look at a few pregnancy teas later in this article.

3. Fennel Tea and Pregnancy

It is essential to consume more nutrient-dense drinks during pregnancy and fennel tea is one of them.

Fennel tea is a good source of nutrients if eaten in moderation.

A few benefits of fennel tea are 

• Reduce heartburn and bloating 
• Improve appetite, especially in the first trimester
• Infant weight gain
• Increase Milk Production (7)

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Fennel tea is an excellent source to make more breast milk. Its natural estrogen-like properties assist in boosting milk supply.

According to the research, fennel tea may increase levels of prolactin. It is a major hormone liable for facilitating milk production. (7)

Fennel tea has been shown to be effective for easing nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

You can also eat fennel seeds during pregnancy. They are a little sweet and have an amazing aroma.

You can use them in cooking or eat them raw as a mouth freshener. 

4. Recipes 

1. Fennel Seed Tea for Pregnancy Recipe

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Ingredients 

• 1 tbsp fennel seeds 
• 1-inch grated ginger 
• ½ cup water 

Instructions 

• Bring water to the boil 
• Once boiled, remove from heat. 
• Now add ginger and fennel seeds 
• Let it steep for 5-10 minutes 
• Strain the tea in a cup
• Relax and enjoy 

2. Fennel Lactation Tea

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Ingredients

• 1- inch chopped ginger 
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup 
• 10 crushed cardamom pods 
• 1 Cinnamon Stick 
• 2 tsp Fennel Seeds 
• ½ tsp Fenugreek Seeds 
• 8 black peppercorns
• 1 pinch of saffron threads 
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 qt whole milk 
• 2 ½ cup water 

Instructions 

• Fill a pot with water and add all the spices to it. 
• Bring it to a boil and reduce the heat to very low. 
• Keep it for 20-30 minutes 
• Add milk and saffron to the tea
• Boil it again and stir in the maple syrup. 
• Strain the tea and enjoy 

5. Beneficial Teas for Pregnancy 

Here is a list of a few other teas that are beneficial in pregnancy 

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You may also try nettle tea for pregnancy. Nettle leaf tea also contains vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that can help support a healthy pregnancy.

Let's read about the side effects and precautions you need to take while consuming them. 

6. Precautions and Side Effects 

It is advisable to know your body before including anything in your diet.
You don't know how your body will react to various foods during this time. 

Fennel tea may benefit you, but it should be consumed in moderation.

Avoid drinking more than 2-3 cups a day.

Excessive consumption of fennel tea can have a few side effects like 

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• The phytoestrogens, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory properties in fennel tea can facilitate the uterus that enables premature contractions. (8)

• Fennel tea can make your skin drier and should not be consumed if you have sensitive skin. (8)

• Containing emmenagogue properties, fennel tea boosts menstrual flow, resulting in vaginal bleeding. This could lead to miscarriage (8)

7. Conclusion

Fennel tea during pregnancy is a safe and effective remedy to treat everything from nausea to digestive issues.

Consuming fennel tea is a traditional habit all over the world.

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You can add fennel tea to your diet if it makes you feel better.

However, make sure you do not overdo it and consult your Gynecologist before consuming anything during your crucial time.