Another thing to add to the list of what not to have. Sorry!
Apologies in advance to all of those out there who need their morning coffee to survive, but experts say caffeine consumption should be reduced during pregnancy to 200mg per day, meaning a maximum of 1-2 cups of coffee (dependent on strength) per day and it doesn't stop there. Did you know caffeine is in everything from tea, to energy drinks, fizzy drinks to even chocolate - the darker the chocolate, the higher the caffeine!
Studies show no direct link between caffeine consumption to miscarriage or preterm pregnancy however, many regulations do state to limit caffeine consumption to 200mg per day. On average it takes the standard adult up to 7 hours to process caffeine, and up to 80 hours for your unborn baby to process caffeine - perhaps something to think about before you indulge into that morning coffee!
As a non coffee and tea drinker this isn't something too difficult for me but with decaf options out there, they may be worth a try. If coffee or tea isn't your thing but you do have a sweet tooth for that odd can of coke, trust me I'm guilty! There are also other ingredients such as high sugar to be weary of, something I heard was (usually) the less ingredients on the label, the healthier it is - I mean no one has ever said water is bad for you have they?
Understandably what you put into your body is down to personal preference but what is 9 months (+ breastfeeding) really?
All our love,
Baby C and Me X