It’s common knowledge that the most common ingredient in coffee is caffeine the other compound that is found is Polyphenols.
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Both ingredients are not healthy for the growing fetus in the mother.
Why?
Caffeine helps a person keep awake as it acts as a stimulant to the person’s body. When an adrenaline is introduced into the body the most common symptom is an increase in the blood pressure and heart rate. High blood pressure and heart rate are not desirable during pregnancy.
- Typically an expecting mother would have an increased frequency of urination, caffeine is also a diuretic that will also make things worse. This results in the mother being dehydrated when the mother is losing too much water.
- Mothers that consumed more caffeine has a higher chance of miscarriage. The amount of caffeine is 300mg. A typical cup of coffee or tea would have around 40mg worth of caffeine
- Caffeine and Polyphemus reduce the bodies effect to absorbed iron.
Other common beverages that contain caffeine
- Tea
- Cola
- Chocolate
Conclusion
Moderation is the key, avoid coffee if possible do not exceed more than 2 cups a day.
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