Daily consumption of caffeine threatens pregnant women with low birth weight and an increase in pregnancy. The information was presented by Swedish and Norwegian scientists, according to The Daily Mail..

The conclusion was made on the basis of data on 60,000 pregnancies observed by doctors over the past 10 years in Norway.. The specialists were interested in information, in particular, on the nutrition of expectant mothers (especially caffeinated foods and drinks) and infant health indicators.. As a result, a relationship was established between newborn weight and caffeine intake.. It turned out that one cup of coffee (100 mg of caffeine) reduces the weight of the child by about 25 g..

In addition, caffeine found in food prolongs the pregnancy period for every 100 mg by 5 hours.. In the case of drinking coffee, this segment is extended to 8 hours.. Caffeine, as author Verena Sengpiel, a specialist at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Sweden, notes, can harm the health of the child, as it slows down the transfer of nutrients to the baby from the mother.. Experts have found no relationship between preterm birth and caffeine intake.

British and Scandinavian experts recommend that pregnant women consume no more than 200 mg of caffeine per day.. “Having carefully analyzed and studied the effects of caffeine carefully, the British Food Standards Agency recommends that pregnant women reduce their daily dosage to 200 mg.. Switching to decaffeinated coffee during pregnancy is a great option for those who can't give up their favorite drink,"

A detailed description of the scientists' study was published in BMC Medicine..

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