What Are The Dangers Of Drinking Coffee For Pregnant Women?

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JAKARTA - When you are accustomed to drinking coffee every day and then pregnant, you may be confused and wonder if you can still drink coffee while pregnant? All caffeinated drinks are not recommended for consumption by pregnant women, this includes coffee, chocolate, soft drinks, and even tea.

Of course not without reason, the risk of drinking coffee in pregnant women must also be considered. In general, the impact of drinking coffee on pregnant women can cause anxiety, insomnia, a faster heartbeat, indigestion, flatulence, frequent urination, and even migraines.

Other risks that can impact pregnancy are anemia, acid reflux, miscarriage, and even babies born with low birth weight.

Should I stop drinking coffee? Actually not really, but pay close attention to the boundaries. So, the maximum limit of caffeine consumption in pregnant women is 200 mg or the equivalent of two cups of instant coffee. However, pay more attention to the packaging label for each coffee because it can be different.

For those who drink coffee up to several glasses a day, this habit must be changed. At least, just one cup of coffee per day for personal satisfaction and prioritizing health.

However, it would be better if you want to change your habits to be healthier with other drink choices. There are many fresh drinks that you can make your daily drink, for example infused water with a variety of different fruits every day, vegetable juices, smoothies, or cold coconut water.

Actually there are other options if you still want to drink coffee, namely decaf. This decaf coffee has gone through a decaffeination process to remove up to 97 percent of the caffeine content in the coffee beans. You could say this is low-caffeine coffee, because after all, there is still a little caffeine in it.