Whole Network Baby Gear Childbirth Maternity Fashi... Medical Issues Online Resource... Prenatal Tests

 

Caffeine and Pregnancy

Filed in archive Pregnancy and Nutrition by ruth on November 29, 2007

Now that you're pregnant, should you give up coffee and other caffeine-containing beverages?

Caffeine and Pregnancy



While there have been numerous studies in animals that have shown that caffeine may cause many pregnancy and reproductive health-related problems such birth defects, preterm delivery, reduced fertility, and increase the risk of low-birth weight offspringlinks, there have been no conclusive data that shows the same in humans. Of course, where you or your baby is concerned, it is better safe and sorry. That's not to say that you must totally avoid coffee, cola, and company; moderation is key. According to the American Pregnancy Association:
Experts and studies have stated that "moderate" levels of caffeine have not been found to have a negative effect on pregnancy. The definition of "moderate" varies anywhere from 150 mg - 300 mg a day.

The important thing then is to find out just how much caffeine is hidden in your favorite cuppa (or soda, tea or chocolate. A 16 oz Grande from Starbucks contains about 400 mg, while green tea contain about a tenth of that (40 mg). Note that some pain relievers also contain caffeine, so read labels carefully.






Permalink: Caffeine and Pregnancy
Tags: pregnancy  caffeine  coffee  tea  nutrition    pregnant  caffeine+pregnancy 

Trackback: http://www.creative-weblogging.com/cgi-bin/mt-tb.pl/104494





RSSrss   | See all blog subscribe options
Google google   |   What is RSS?
Yahoo! yahoo
Addthis Subscribe using any feed reader!
Bloglines Bloglines
Newsletter
Grouptivity

Use the search to look for other interesting posts



 
  • Advertise with us

  • Learn more about our advertising options or email advertising - at - creative-weblogging.com or give us a call at +1 (650) 331 4900.




  • Other blogs in the same channel in the Creative Weblogging Network







 

Tagcloud: Baby Gear Childbirth Family Life First Trimester Infant Care Infanticipating Dads Is it Safe...? IVF and Assisted Pregnancies Maternity Fashion Medical Issues Miscarriage/Stillbirth Multiple Pregnancy NNM Blog Housekeeping Online Resources Other Pregnancy Issues Pondering Pregnancy Post-Natal Issues Pre-Conception Pregnacy and Careers Pregnancy and Nutrition Pregnancy Fitness Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms Pregnancy Tools and Gadgets Pregnant Celebrities Prenatal Tests Second Trimester Third Trimester Trying To Conceive Unplanned Pregnancies