Can you drink yerba mate while pregnant?
In small amounts. Keep yerba mate to small amounts in pregnancy.
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A mug has about as much caffeine as a mug of coffee, so count it toward your 200 mg. Refills of chimarrão or tereré add up fast.
Why
- It contains caffeine, and guidelines suggest staying under about 200 mg a day.
How to enjoy it safely
- Count it toward your 200 mg daily caffeine limit.
Try instead
Guidance differs a little from country to country. Your doctor or midwife knows what is right for you.
FAQ
Can you drink yerba mate while pregnant?
In small amounts. Keep yerba mate to small amounts in pregnancy. A mug has about as much caffeine as a mug of coffee, so count it toward your 200 mg. Refills of chimarrão or tereré add up fast.
Why is yerba mate a concern in pregnancy?
It contains caffeine, and guidelines suggest staying under about 200 mg a day.
How can I have yerba mate safely while pregnant?
Count it toward your 200 mg daily caffeine limit.
What can I have instead of yerba mate?
Decaf coffee, Peppermint tea.
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