Now the thing about having a baby - and I can't be the first person to have noticed this - is that thereafter you have it. - Jean Kerr
Pregnant or hoping to be soon? If so, here’s some news you don’t want to miss. A new study published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology cautions women that consuming more than 200 milligrams of caffeine a day may significantly up the risk of miscarriage. According to researchers, the source of that caffeine makes no difference. What this means is that drinking, coffee, tea or soda–even munching on chocolate–during pregnancy could be potentially dangerous.
Curious what products and how much add up to 200 milligrams? According to CNN.com calculations, depending on brand and actual caffeine content, the following have roughly 200 milligrams of caffeine:
* 1-2 cups of coffee (12 oz. serving)
*2-3 cups of tea (12 oz. serving)
*5 cans of soda
What’s your reaction to this new study about caffeine during pregnancy? Will you go 9 1/2 months without caffeine?
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