February 12, 2008
WARNING Possible Danger In Coffee Shops If You’re Pregnant
Pregnancy is most often a joyful time, but it’s also a time when women must be careful of what they eat and drink. A new study has found that caffeine can be dangerous for pregnant women, especially during the first trimester.According to a new study, released by The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, those pregnant women who intake only 200 milligrams, or more, of caffeine per day have twice the chance of miscarrying than those women who drink less or no caffeine at all. Two hundred milligrams of caffeine is the equivalent of a 10-ounce cup of coffee or a 25-ounce cup of tea.As a result of the study’s findings, many medical experts are advising that women eliminate caffeine from their diets completely at least for the first trimester. However, some physicians recommend that pregnant women cut out the caffeine altogether throughout the entire pregnancy.Caffeine isn’t found just in coffee, tea, and soft drinks. In fact, caffeine can be found in foods that contain chocolate and even in some medications. Pregnant women should be aware of the ingredients of food, drink, and medications before ingesting them.Caffeine is potentially detrimental to pregnancy for several reasons. Because caffeine is a stimulant, […]
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