7. Drinking too much caffeine
When drinking coffee, you should always remember that caffeine crosses the placenta and enters your baby’s bloodstream. Studies also found out that excessive daily caffeine consumption may negatively affect the fetus. In particular, pregnant women who drink 8 or more cups of coffee a day may have a higher risk of stillbirth.
What you should do:
- It is better to take care of your nutrition and to reduce your consumption of coffee. Therefore, 1 to 2 cups of coffee per day is OK.
Please keep in mind that all the information presented in this article is for informative purposes only. Don’t forget to consult your doctor about the things you should and shouldn’t do during pregnancy.
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