Are Pregnant Women in Danger if They Drink Caffeine?
Yes, pregnant women can contribute to their babys birth defect if they have too much caffeine. It has been known that caffeine can pass through the placenta and also pass into the mothers milk. In 1980 the FDA advised pregnant women to reduce the amount of caffeine that they drink. A birth defect can happen if 56-87 cups of caffeine are taken in all at once. But if 4-28 cups are drank it should cause no birth defect. Can You Decrease the Effects? A few things that can decrease caffeines negative affects are to dilute coffee or tea with milk, watch for effects and once you see one stop. If caffeine causes you problems, please consider gradually changing to decaffeinated coffee, tea, pop or another kind of beverage. Caffeine Problems -Sleeping If caffeine is consumed 30-60 minutes before going to bed, it can cause restlessness and trouble getting to sleep. Also, a tendency to be awakened more easily by sudden noises can occur. -Increasing Caffeine or other ingredients may increase heartb
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