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Depends on what kind of tea, or what kinds of herbs. Peppermint and fennel are generally considered very safe in pregnancy. So is regular green or black tea. For other herbs, you can do an internet search or even ask a local herbalist. Pharmacists will sometimes know as well.

In general, a mainstream herbal tea on the market is going to be safe for general use unless the label says otherwise. If they label it to check with a doc when you're pregnant or nursing, then go ahead and check. Better safe than sorry.

BTW, soluble fiber supplements are also very safe for pregnant women, and actually often recommended by docs for constipation. This is a case where I'd want to choose either Acacia or Benefiber, as they're the only ones I know of that have nothing added to them. I wouldn't want the artificial colors, sweeteners, flavors, etc.

- Heather

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