2-3 cups per day
Coffee can be consumed safely if the total caffeine intake does not exceed 200-300 mg per day (2 to 3 cups). This threshold is consistent with the recommendations of EFSA (≤ 200 mg), WHO (< 300 mg), NHS (≤ 200 mg), and Health Canada (≤ 300 mg).
Caffeine crosses the placenta and the fetus metabolizes it much more slowly than adults. Excessive consumption has been associated with an increased risk of miscarriage and low birth weight in several studies.
Note: caffeine is not found only in coffee. Tea, cola drinks, chocolate, and certain medications also contain caffeine. It is the total amount of caffeine that matters, from all sources combined.
Guidelines: an espresso contains about 80 mg of caffeine, a drip coffee 100-150 mg, a black tea 50 mg, a cola 35 mg. Take all these sources into account to stay below the 200-300 mg per day threshold.
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Yes, in moderation. Caffeine intake should not exceed 200 to 300 mg per day (2 to 3 cups of coffee). Above this, there is an increased risk of miscarriage and low birth weight.
Caffeine crosses the placenta and is metabolized slowly by the fetus. Excessive consumption has been associated with an increased risk of miscarriage and low birth weight. The recommended threshold is 200-300 mg per day.
You can drink 2 to 3 cups of coffee per day during pregnancy (about 200-300 mg of caffeine). Account for all caffeine sources: tea, sodas, chocolate.
Yes, decaf coffee is an excellent alternative during pregnancy. It contains very little caffeine (2-5 mg per cup) and can be consumed without restriction.
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