Pregnancy and Kombucha Do Not Mix

By Keith on August 11, 2011 in Kombucha Information

Expectant mothers are constantly told to seek good prenatal care, as well as to eat healthy diets to prevent low birth, premature or unhealthy babies. Expectant moms are feeding their babies the same thing that they are feeding themselves. Mothers-to-be not only are told to refrain from alcohol and drugs during pregnancy because of the adverse effects they can have on the unborn, but are often told that certain medications, including over the counter products should avoid them, or not to use them without consulting with their physician first. Alcohol is a product which pregnant women should avoid during pregnancy.

Babies born to moms who drink alcohol have been found to be born smaller, prematurely, and at a lower birth weight, than those born to moms who did not drink alcohol during pregnancy. Development delay has also been associated with drinking alcohol during pregnancy. Most medical professionals recommend the avoidance of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

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A product on the market which is brewed at home and commercially is called Kombucha tea. There are not any scientific studies available to determine the safety or benefits, if any, regarding this product. There is one fact about this so called tea, is that it contains alcohol. The alcohol levels range from 0.5 to 4 percent. Moms to be should realize that an alcohol content of 4 percent is found in most beers.