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Pregnant? Forget About Caffeine
Experts have warned about the risk of miscarriage for pregnant women who get more than 300 milligrams of caffeine daily. But as little as 100 milligrams of caffeine a day also may increase riskespecially in the first trimester. About 1,050 women were studied. Sources included coffee, tea, chocolate, cola, and caffeine-containing medications. Coffee was the most common source of caffeine. A 5-ounce brewed cup has about 115 milligrams. Digestion speeds may have influenced results.
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 98, No. 6
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