A lot of people asking if it is okay if you drink coffee while pregnant.
This is the answer..
There are so many dos and don'ts associated with pregnancy it can be hard to keep up with them. Coffee is an everyday staple for many people, so it is not surprising women seek reassurance this stimulant is safe during pregnancy.
Check with your doctor about having caffeine during your pregnancy. One cup of coffee is usually ok. But it's best to not have more than that. Its hard to know exactly how much caffeine is in a cup of coffee. The total can depend on things like the brand of coffee and the size of the cup.
Studies show that getting more than 150-200 milligrams (about 1-2 cups of coffee) of caffeine a day during pregnancy may not be healthy. High amounts of caffeine during pregnancy has been linked to problems with a baby's growth and development.
To help you cut back on caffeine:
First, limit coffee to one or two cups a day.
Start mixing decaffeinated coffee with regular coffee.
Then, stop drinking the caffeinated coffee.
Dont forget that caffeine also can be in other foods and drinks, such as tea, chocolate, energy drinks and also some medicine.