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CAFFEINE (COFFEE) DURING PREGNANCY
How much caffeine can a pregnant woman have in a day?
Pregnant women can consume up to 200mg of caffeine a day, which is less than a full cup of coffee. In other words, you can take one-and-a-half mugs of filtered coffee or two mugs of instant coffee every day to satiate the caffeine cravings.
Effects of caffeine on pregnant women:
-Caffeine is a stimulant, and too much of it can increase the blood pressure and heart rate, causing anxiety, insomnia and sleep problems.
-It is a diuretic that increases your frequency of urination, and removes water from the body, making you dehydrated.
-Regular consumption of caffeine can make you addicted to it. When you stop it abruptly, you are most likely to experience withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, fatigue, and headache.
Effects of caffeine on the fetus:
-Caffeine can also cross the placenta and affect the developing organs in the fetus, which cannot handle the caffeine. Also, caffeine:
-Stimulates the baby, keeping it active for a long time.
-Stimulates the heart rate of the fetus, which could lead to sleep disturbances, and irregular heartbeat.
-Continuous intake of excess caffeine can build up caffeine reserves in the fetal body, and after birth, the baby may show withdrawal symptoms such as vomiting, jitteriness, and irritability.
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