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Caffeine in pregnancy link to smaller babies
By Kimberley Smith on 21/05/2010 13:17:09
Mums-to-be who drink more than 6 cups of a coffee a day have smaller babies with lower birth weights
that mums-to-be should consume no more that 200mg of caffeine each day. This is the equivalent of 2 cups of instant coffee.“Caffeine intake seems to affect length growth of the foetus from the first trimester onwards,” said Dr Rachel Bakker who conducted
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Know-how: Coffee in Pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 21/05/2010 01:13:02
Latest findings make the Food Standards Agency adjust its advice to pregnant women, concerning coffee drinking
Standards Agency recommend a maximum of 200mg of caffeine per day. Approximate caffeine content:2 mugs of instant coffee (100mg each)1 mug of filter coffee (140mg each)2 mugs of tea (75mg each)5 cans of cola (up to 40mg each) 2 cans of 'energy' drink (up
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Pregnant? Watch those high street coffees
By Kim Hookem on 01/12/2011 12:22:59
Shop-bought coffees found to contain more caffeine in one cup than a mum-to-be’s allowance for the whole day
We know that caffeine should be avoided as much as possible in pregnancy, but did you know that just a single cup on the high street could be pushing you over the recommended 200mg limit?Research into the amount of caffeine found in high street
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Coffee in pregnancy - new study
By Maria Muennich on 21/05/2010 02:07:59
New research results may lead to some confusion, but the essential message of moderation remains unchanged
the same university produced evidence that drinking more than eight cups of coffee a day could double the risk of a miscarriage. So while interesting, the latest study doesn't alter the current recommendations of an upper limit of 200mg of caffeine a day
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Caffeine during pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 21/05/2010 00:00:54
Why you should cut back on drinks like tea and coffee in pregnancy
the label on canned or bottled drinks for caffeine content, particularly if they boast energising properties.The NHS recommends that you drink no more than 200mg of caffeine a day, which is equivalent to: 2 mugs of instant coffee 1 mug of brewed
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Chocolate could halve risk of pre-eclampsia
By Kimberley Smith on 09/07/2010 14:55:09
Mums-to-be who eat chocolate three times a week could be cutting their risk of pre-eclampsia, a major cause of premature birth
in moderation. The NHS recommends no more than 200mg of caffeine a day, which is the equivalent of 4x50g bars of plain chocolate or less if combined with teas and coffees. Further guidelines on caffeine in pregnancy are available.
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