Caffeine, which is found in many plants in nature, is a substance that drinks and chocolate such as coffee and tea, which are indispensable in our daily lives, are also abundant. Experts, addictive caffeine, which is consumed more during pregnancy increases the risk of low, he noted. Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist from Anadolu Medical Center Ataşehir Medical Center Op.Dr. Dr. Mete Bostanci, during pregnancy, certainly should not be consumed gave information about the food.
Is caffeine harmful in pregnancy?
There are many studies in the literature that caffeine taken during pregnancy may cause abnormalities such as low birth weight, cleft lip and cleft palate depending on the dose, which may increase the risk of miscarriage, and affect learning and remembering difficulties later on. The results are controversial as other risk factors are not taken into account in these studies and the experiments are conducted with values higher than the dose a person can consume.
What are the effects of caffeine on pregnancy? Does caffeine have nutritional value? It should not be forgotten that caffeine, which we receive a lot in our daily lives, has no nutritional value because it provides alertness, gives vitality, increases our resistance to stress and even gives a sense of happiness. It also increases the carcinogenic effects of caffeine, nicotine and alcohol. Should not be consumed during pregnancy? Until recently, 300 or even 400 milligrams of caffeine consumption per day was harmless. However, recent studies have shown that it is safer to reduce this value to 200 milligrams. While the risk of miscarriage in the first trimester of pregnancy is about 12%, caffeine intake of 200 mg or more increases this rate up to 25%. In the literature, 2 cups of filter coffee or 5 cans of caffeinated drink are stated as 200 mg limit. Watch out for herbal teas! Can Turkish coffee be consumed? Contrary to popular belief, Turkish coffee and even espresso contain 1/2/3/3 caffeine less than filter coffee and instant coffee. Rather than banning caffeine consumption completely during pregnancy, it would be more appropriate to reduce the dose with some small changes. Drinking less brewed tea during pregnancy, especially during the first 10 weeks, if the tea bag is used for a short time, a cup of filter coffee or 2 cups of Turkish coffee + a cola drink + a small chocolate should not exceed the limit. Also, care should be taken not to consume caffeine in the afternoon. Some herbal teas and pain medications should also be remembered that there is caffeine and these products should pay attention to the package insert. What are the other foods that increase the risk of miscarriage in pregnancy? What we use in our daily life and we consider it as natural plants Many products that we do not think can be harmful also increase the risk of low consumption. For example, cloves, basil, rosemary, anise, wormwood, mustard, mother-of-pearl, centaury and evening primrose are among the suspicious plants. What other foods should not be consumed during pregnancy? For information and appointment: 44 44 276 www.anadolusaglik.org
