Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Caffeine, Fertility and Pregnancy

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"It’s common knowledge that pregnant women and those trying to conceive should limit their consumption of caffeine. And though there’s still no consensus on just how much caffeine is safe during pregnancy, there’s general agreement that it’s better to limit the daily consumption to less than 200 mg per day.

Too much caffeine during pregnancy increases your blood pressure and heart rate, both of which are not recommended when you’re pregnant. It also increases the frequency of urination, which can lead to dehydration and harm your baby.

Caffeine crosses the placenta to your baby. Since your baby’s metabolism is still developing,  it cannot fully metabolize the caffeine. Caffeine can also cause changes in your baby’s normal sleep and movement patterns in the later stages of pregnancy. This is true for newborn babies as well, especially for the first few months, which means you should remember to limit your consumption of caffeine if you’re breastfeeding.

Numerous studies on animals have shown that caffeine can cause reduced fertility, birth defects, preterm delivery, increase the risk of a slight reduction in the baby’s birth weight and other problems. And although there have not been any conclusive studies done on humans, better not take any risks.

Caffeine can be found in other foods and beverages beside coffee. It also shows up in soft drinks, energy drinks, desserts such as chocolate and coffee ice cream, and even in common over-the-counter drugs, like some headache..."

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