Originated in China and loved by all Asian countries, green tea is a medicinal drink loaded with multiple health benefits. Green tea is packed with antioxidants, cancer fighting agents, minerals, vitamin C and phytochemicals. Proper consumption of green tea lowers a person's risk of developing heart attack, stroke, kidney stones, cancer, obesity, osteoporosis and tooth cavities.

However, despite several health benefits of green tea, the drink does contain caffeine that can adversely work on pregnant women. Therefore pregnant women are urged to drink green tea in moderation and control their caffeine intake during the gestation period.

Benefits of drinking green tea during pregnancy:

• Green tea has the ability to regulate blood pressure and high blood pressure can pose a serious threat during pregnancy. Therefore, drinking green tea in moderation helps to regulate high blood pressure in pregnant women.

• Pregnancy is accompanied by mood swings. Green tea is an antioxidant which boosts up metabolism and could possibly stabilize mood swings during pregnancy.

• Green tea has properties that help increase regulatory T-cells in the body. A rise in regulatory T-cells improves the immune system which in turn helps pregnant women fight illness and diseases.

• Green tea helps in digestion. As pregnant women suffer from indigestion and stomach upsets, drinking green tea in moderation can help reduce stomach upset and ingestion during the term.

• Green tea improves oral health and a good oral health is vital during pregnancy. The drink prevent the development of plaque and gingivitis during the gestation period.