Limits on Caffeine Consumption in Pregnancy
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Dr. Regina Edmond is an OB/GYN in Los Angeles who treats women's health issues related to menstruation, menopause, and pregnancy. Recent research shows that consuming more than 200mg of caffeine per day, such as from two cups of coffee, tea, or cola, can adversely impact an unborn baby by increasing heart rate and breathing, decreasing sleep, and potentially causing miscarriage or low birth weight. Occasional overconsumption of up to 500mg is not generally problematic but regularly exceeding 200mg is not recommended during pregnancy.
Limits on Caffeine Consumption in Pregnancy
- 2. The recipient of a doctorate of medicine at Michigan State University, Dr. Regina Edmond focuses her practice on obstetrics and gynecology in her Los Angeles office. As an OB/GYN, Dr. Regina Edmond treats women for issues related to menstruation and menopause. Regina Edmond also stays current on health measures for pregnant women.
- 3. Recent research shows that too much consumption of caffeine in its many forms can have an adverse impact on unborn children. Two hundred milligrams of caffeine a day is considered a safe limit. That amount is equivalent to two cups of instant coffee or tea, one cup of filtered coffee, or four cups of green tea. (Coffee purchased in a coffee shop may have different caffeine levels.) Caffeine is also present in canned colas and energy drinks, as well as small bars of chocolate.
- 4. While occasional overconsumption is not considered problematic, some studies have shown that consuming 500 mg or more of caffeine can cause an increased heart rate, faster breathing, and less sleep in newborns. Other research indicates that regularly exceeding the 200 mg limit could lead to miscarriage or low birth weight.