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Why caffeine isn't recommended during pregnancy.

Butterfly68 by Butterfly68 Talking(August 2006) (rank 127th)

Most people probably know that caffeine isn't good for pregnant women.  But up until a few months ago I didn't know why, and I"m sure many other moms-to-be don't know either.

So I'd like to share what I've learnt.

The main reasons caffeine is bad is

it:

* increases the risk of miscarriage

* increases the risk of low birth weight and premature birth

* contains compounds called phenols that make it harder for your body to absorb iron which is important during pregnancy

* causes your bones to lose calcium

* increases both blood pressure and heart rate

* stimulates urination and thus reduces body fluid levels – an effect considered undesirable during pregnancy, when adequate hydration is important

Foods and beverages that contain caffiene:

* coffee

* tea

* chocolate

* soft drinks and energy drinks

* some over the counter medications, including some headache, cold, and allergy remedies

~information came from my pharmacist and the following websites: http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/681_1148.asp ; http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/3955.html

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kyrstyn
October 11th | kyrstyn
Re: Why caffeine isn't recommended during pregnancy.

Great post you got here..  wish to add some infos..

One of the common addictions we face is the addiction to caffeine. We rely on soda, coffee and tea to give us that morning or midday boost. Though some studies have shown that a small amount of caffeine is okay, the best thing you can do, is to eliminate all caffeine from your diet completely, especially if you’re trying for a baby.
Caffeine has a direct impact on the quantity of sperm a man produces. Even if his sperm withstands a caffeine battering, the news is still grim. Studies have shown that caffeine is closely correlated with a baby’s inability to implant in it’s mother’s uterus. If you do conceive a child, consuming caffeine
can cause an early miscarriage.
Another big reason to avoid caffeine is because it can increase the time it takes to get pregnant by 50 percent. Wow! Most Americans drink coffee and/or soda every day and never even think about the fact that it could cause them to have to wait up to twice as long to conceive their baby.

http://www.pregnancykeys.com/mem/be/rs/pregkeys-bfb-pages/bfb-pregkeysdownload.html



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janicepovey
August 9th | janicepovey
Re: Why caffeine isn't recommended during pregnancy.

 Helpful advice for Mum's to be and for anyone really.

Thanks for sharing.



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llmunchkin
August 9th | llmunchkin
Re: Why caffeine isn't recommended during pregnancy.

Some good basic tips here in an easy to read format.  I especially like that you have posted links to further substantiate your article & reference your sources.  This is very helpful to people who are unaware of the types of drinks & foods that contain caffeine as well.



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Shatha
April 2009 | Shatha
Re: Why caffeine isn't recommended during pregnancy.

And also worsens reflux



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peace613
January 2009 | peace613
Re: Why caffeine isn't recommended during pregnancy.

Thanks for breaking it down for us,

Peace



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tmfrancis
October 2008 | tmfrancis
info that needs to be known...

Good one!  I only have a cup of tea once every blue moon at the moment.  I drank coffee religiously before my pregnancy but at the moment I can't even stand the smell of it!  Isn't it amazng what the body knows?  Chocolate is the challenge...

Thankyou for this wonderful advice!



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kabes20
July 2008 | kabes20
Re: Why caffeine isn't recommended during pregnancy.

Oh wow thank-you for all that advice, I have too also wondered why.



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emmie
April 2008 | emmie
Re: Why caffeine isn't recommended during pregnancy.

I never knew that

great article

Thanks for sharing

Emz x



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dannii17
December 2007 | dannii17
Re: Why caffeine isn't recommended during pregnancy.
great article, i was wondering myself today why caffiene is'nt good i should cut it out completly.


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mewannaboy
August 2006 | mewannaboy
excellent for sure
Im only just planning but had forgotten about the caffine thing,i was glad you posted this advice,i used to think caffine was only in coffee and coca cola.I stop coke srtraight away but i drink coffee at least 8 times a day .Does caffine affect sperm as my boyfreind drinks alot??


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mcm
August 2006 | mcm
No Caffeine
I don't believe in using caffeine as it is a drug. I stopped consuming it in my last pregancy as I was told that caffeine limits iron being absorbed.
Great points.


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allyp
4.00 (Good) | August 2006 | allyp
Excellent advice
I somewhat knew while I was pregnant. Like I knew about not having more than 1cup of caffine a day. But I didn't know the risk's. Thank you for posting them. I am sure everyone would love to know that who's trying to get pregnant, or who's pregnant.

Excellent advice


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irregularhousewife
4.00 (Good) | August 2006 | irregularhousewife
why it's not

Awesome, and congrats on your first post!!!

Very informational, I didn't know half those reasons!



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