Limit caffeine intake
- July 1, 2008
Conception
If you drink a lot of coffee it is better to reduce your intake now than to try and stop suddenly once you're pregnant.
While some studies indicate that moderate caffeine intake will have no adverse affects on your baby during pregnancy, it is generally recommended that you avoid caffeine or cut back to a maximum of one coffee per day during pregnancy.
If you drink a lot of coffee it is better to reduce your intake now than to try and stop suddenly once you're pregnant.
There has been some literature from the U.S. suggesting that caffeine can reduce a woman's fertility. The International Food Council (IFC) has since found that there is little evidence to support these findings.
Talk to your doctor if you want to find out more!
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