All for Baby: Is It Safe to Drink Coffee while Pregnant

Are you exciting when you know you are pregnant? Of course, you will. Just thinking of the growing baby inside of you will let you be more careful about what is OK to drink or eat. You may feel a little tiny scary before your coffee. You may puzzle if it is safe to drink coffee while pregnant. Let us drill that down for you.

According to American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 200 mg of caffeine a day is safe for pregnant women. Maybe you will feel puzzled on how much caffeine is in a cup of coffee. Generally, an 8 ounce cup of coffee contains about 95 mg – 180 mg caffeine. So it is suggested that pregnant women drink a cup of 8 ounce coffee per day. Of course, it is best for pregnant women to avoid caffeine intake.

Side Effects of Drinking too much Coffee during Pregnant

1. Causes Miscarriage

It is studied that women who consume 200 mg or more of caffeine per day are twice as likely to have a miscarriage as those who do not consume any caffeine.

2. Causes birth defects

Many studies on animals have shown that caffeine can cause birth defects and increase the risk of low-birth weight offspring and other reproductive problems. But there is no conclusive study done on humans.

What is Safe to Drink while Pregnant?

So, it’s best to avoid coffee while pregnant. Then, what is safe to drink for pregnant women?

1. Water

Of course, you need water while pregnant. Water is very important for normal people, let alone for pregnant women. Wemen who are pregnant should drink more water to stay hydrated.

2. Milk

A glass of milk a day is good for both you and your unborn baby, for it is full of calcium, protein, and vitamin B12. If milk is not your cup of tea, you can try buttermilk or milk-based drinks like milkshakes.  

3. Coconut water

Coconut water is a natural isotonic beverage which is beneficial for replenishing natural salts in the body.

4. Lemon water

A cup of lemon water can not only let you stay hydrated, but also provides pregnant women with plenty of Vitamin C.

5. Fruit juices

Fruits are good for your healthy, so does fresh fruit juices. You can get creative and add all your favorite fruits to make a glassful of health!

6. Vegetable juices

You need vegetable for a balanced pregnancy diet. If you don’t like vegetables, vegetables juices are your choice.

So, enjoy your pregnant time, and avoid coffee intake whenever possible. Drink healthy and expect the birth of your baby.