New research from the University of Queensland suggests that moderate coffee consumption during pregnancy may not pose a risk to children's neurodevelopment or birth outcomes. The findings challenge previous advice that advised against any caffeine intake during pregnancy.
New research has found it might be safer for pregnant women to drink coffee than was previously thought. The findings contradict what some experts have told mums-to-be in the past – that there is no safe level of caffeine during pregnancy.
Researchers looked at data from tens of thousands of people. And they also looked at children's development until the age of eight. 'Lower caffeine intake during pregnancy' University researchers also found that coffee in pregnancy is not connected to a change in birth weight, risk of miscarriage or stillbirth.The WHO confirm:
What does the NHS say about caffeine intake in pregnancy? Some experts maintain that there is 'no known safe level of caffeine in pregnancy'. But others say it's fine in moderation.This equates to two mugs of instant coffee, or one and a half mugs of filter coffee.
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