Can I have green tea during brestfeeding for weight loss?

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Moderate consumption of green tea while nursing is safe. Green tea and breastfeeding can sync in moderation. 225 gms of green tea contain 48 mg of caffeine. Doctors do not recommend more than 2-3 small cups (300 mg) of green tea per day for lactating mothers. An intake of more than 750 mg of green tea will allow your breast milk to absorb the caffeine and pass it on to your baby. Excessive intake of it can lead to the following health complications: - Green tea during breastfeeding can potentially reduce the milk supply in lactating mothers. You can feel yourself gradually drying up on the day you sip significant portions of green tea. - It can aggravate gastrointestinal discomfort and cause constipation in breastfeeding women. - Excessive intake of green tea can make your breast milk absorb caffeine. Caffeine may over-stimulate a breastfeeding infant. He may show become wide-eyed, hyperactive, and restless. It may cause insomnia in your newborn.

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