OatleafCan I drink herbal tea while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Many herbal teas are caffeine-free, but there is little research on herbs in pregnancy. UK advice (NHS) is no more than 4 cups a day and no teas with liquorice root. Check specific herbs with your provider.
Many herbal teas are fine in moderation while breastfeeding, but some herbs are not well studied. Check unfamiliar herbs with your provider.
Safer swaps while pregnant
- Ginger tea in moderation
- Peppermint tea in moderation
- Rooibos
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How these answers are made
Oatleaf answers come from public food-safety guidance, mainly the CDC, FDA and EPA for the US and the NHS for the UK. Each answer cites the pages it relies on, and every link was opened and checked in October 2026. Where US and UK advice differ, the answer says so. Written by the Oatleaf team at Astralab Studios. It is general information, not medical advice.
Last reviewed October 2026.