Are you pregnant and you love coffee, but you are worried that it may harm your baby? The harmfulness of coffee in pregnancy depends primarily on how many cups of coffee you use a day. Specialists warn that excess of it can even lead to miscarriage or premature birth, and have determined the maximum daily dose of a little black dress that a pregnant woman can afford, so as not to harm the baby. Check what effect drinking coffee has on pregnancy and what dose is considered safe during this period.

Is it possible to drink coffee when pregnant ?Is coffee during pregnancy harmfulfor the baby? These questions are asked by many future mothers who cannot imagine a day without a little black dress. In the body of pregnant women, the metabolism of caffeine is significantly extended, which is why it remains in the body for longer. Additionally, caffeine and its metabolites pass freely through the placenta to the fetus. However, this does not mean that pregnant women have to give up this aromatic drink. They are only advised to limit their caffeine intake.

Is coffee during pregnancy harmful to the baby?

There have been many studies investigating the effects of drinking caffeinated beverages on various parameters related to pregnancy and fertility. Their results confirm that moderate caffeine consumption is safe for both pregnant women and their unborn children. In addition, research by American scientists did not show any correlation between caffeine consumption and the course of pregnancy and the occurrence of birth defects in the fetus.

The safe, maximum dose of caffeine in pregnancy is 200-300 mg a day, which means that you can drink no more than 2-3 cups of not too strong coffee a day

There was also no correlation between caffeine consumption and the incidence of miscarriages and abnormal fetal growth. However, these studies do not address high caffeine consumption.

And if the expectant mother doesn't regret her coffee? Some studies show that caffeine in large amounts can be harmful to a pregnant woman and her unborn child. However, the exact mechanism of the unfavorable effects of caffeine on the fetus and the course of pregnancy is not elucidated. It is believed that caffeine, by increasing the concentration of catecholamines, may interfere with placental blood flow and impair transportnutrients to the fetus. Among the negative effects of high caffeine consumption by a pregnant woman are primarily an increased risk of low birth weight, miscarriage and premature delivery.

In addition, caffeine in excess adversely affects the nervous system of a pregnant woman, increases blood pressure and irritates the stomach, causing heartburn and even nausea. It is also a diuretic, so it flushes out magnesium and calcium from the body. And pregnant women have deficiencies of this element anyway - the child gets calcium from our body to build their bones. Drinking large amounts of coffee also reduces the absorption of iron from the gastrointestinal tract, and pregnant women without this are at risk of anemia.

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Caffeine content in selected types of coffee

The caffeine content in a coffee brew depends on the degree of roasting and grinding of the coffee beans, the amount of coffee used per serving and the brewing method.

The caffeine content in a cup (160 ml) of strong ground coffee infused with boiling water is on average 74 mg, and the same portion of instant coffee provides 117 mg of caffeine. On the other hand, in a cup with a capacity of 190 ml of brewed coffee, there is 85 mg of this substance. In turn, 200 ml of decaffeinated coffee has 4 mg of caffeine.

Also, keep in mind that caffeine is found in tea, energy drinks, cola, and even chocolate and cocoa.

What is pregnant instead of coffee?

Good substitutes for natural coffeepregnantaregrain coffeeanddecaffeinated- in a cup of it the last drink is just 4 mg of caffeine. However, if you want to replace coffee with tea, be careful. The caffeine content in a "strong" tea infusion is comparable to the caffeine content in a "light" ground coffee infusion.

However, if you still want a real, aromatic coffee, add milk to it, which will reduce the acid-producing effect of caffeine.

Also remember about the appropriate method of brewing coffee - avoid brewing in Turkish or instant form, as it contains the most caffeine and harmful substances. It is best to brew a small black one in a coffee machine.

It is worth knowing that the caffeine content in infusions of ground coffee with a domestic grinder is lower compared to ground coffee in commercial form.

Bibliography:

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