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 Caffeine and pregnant women

Caffeine is one of the most popular stimulants. It is found in coffee, tea, soda, chocolate, and even some over-the-counter medications that relieve headaches. Pregnant women may need to give up caffeine during pregnancy.

Facts about caffeine

Caffeine is a stimulant and a diuretic. It also increases blood pressure and heart rate and is not recommended during pregnancy.

Caffeine increases the frequency of urination, causes a decrease in fluid levels in the body, and can lead to dehydration.

Caffeine crosses the placenta to the baby, as the fetus cannot handle amounts of caffeine, unlike the mother.

Any amount of caffeine can cause a change in the fetus's sleep pattern or normal movement in the later stages of pregnancy.

Caffeine is a stimulant, which can keep the mother and fetus awake

What is the amount of coffee allowed for a pregnant woman?

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists suggests that pregnant women limit their caffeine intake to a maximum of 200 milligrams per day.

It is worth noting that a regular cup of coffee contains about 100 mg of caffeine, so a woman can limit herself to drinking a maximum of two cups a day during pregnancy.

Pregnant women should take into consideration other sources of caffeine (such as tea, energy drinks, energy bars, and chocolate), as they should be considered part of the permissible amount.

The researchers in this new study advise pregnant women to consume as little caffeine as possible and to switch to decaffeinated coffee completely if possible. However, they warn women against stopping coffee suddenly, because abandoning caffeine can cause them a group of symptoms.

Withdrawal symptoms, including

Headache.

Irritability.

Nausea.

Difficulty concentrating.

Since it is not possible to guess the impact of these symptoms of irritation, stress, and anxiety on pregnancy, it is recommended to try to reduce caffeine consumption before pregnancy.