Pregnancy III
September 15th 2008 16:58
Part One: Research
Chapter One: Pregnancy Nutrition
Caffeine.
First off, let me say that I don't drink much caffeine as it is, so I don't imagine I'll increase my intake during pregnancy. Second, caffeine is a stimulant, and I don't really think I want to stimulate my fetus any more than necessary. I mean, he'll already be kicking the crap out of me as it is... why would I wanna give him more energy?
Anyway, even though I am not concerned about caffeine for myself, I figured readers might want to know more about it. So here it is. My post on caffeine during pregnacy. Woo!
As you all know, caffeine is a stimulant. It's also a diuretic. It increases your heartrate and your blood pressure - two major no-no's in the pregnancy journey. (side note: anytime I hear someone make reference to the "pregnancy journey", I immediately imagine a pregnant woman walking along with a pack mule, journeying on to some foreign destination. I have no idea why.) Another thing, ever noticed that when you drink lots of coffee or soda, you pee more? Don't ya think you're peeing enough as it is, what with Junior working on his one-two punch by using your bladder as a punching bag? Why add more trips to the potty than necessary?
Apparently, coffee drinkers have a higher risk of a miscarriage. One site, epigee.org, referenced a Danish study that polled more than 80,000 pregnant women regarding their coffee intake. This study found that women who drank large amounts of coffee during pregnancy were more likely to experience a miscarriage. Women who drank more than 2 cups of coffee a day had a slightly increased risk of miscarriage, while those that drank 8 or more cups experienced a 59% increase. That's pretty damn significant, in my opinion. So put down the Folger's, and pick up some water.
But, don't fret, my Pepsi-loving pet. You can still curb that caffeine craving somewhat.
According to americanpregnancy.org, experts and studies have stated that "moderate" levels of caffeine have not been found to have a negative effect on pregnancy. The definition of "moderate" varies anywhere from 150 mg - 300 mg a day. The site also provided a handy dandy chart for easy reference. See below:
Starbucks Grande Coffee (16 oz) = 400 mg
Starbucks House Blend Coffee (16 oz) = 259 mg
Dr. Pepper = (12 oz) 37 mg
7 Eleven Big Gulp Diet Coke (32 oz) = 124 mg
7 Eleven Big Gulp Coca-Cola (32 oz) = 92 mg
Ben & Jerry's Coffee Buzz Ice Cream (8 oz) = 72 mg (um, HELL YEAH)
Baker's chocolate (1 oz) = 26 mg
Green tea (6 oz) = 40 mg
Black tea (8oz) = 60 mg
Excedrin (per capsule) = 65mg
Chapter One: Pregnancy Nutrition
Caffeine.
First off, let me say that I don't drink much caffeine as it is, so I don't imagine I'll increase my intake during pregnancy. Second, caffeine is a stimulant, and I don't really think I want to stimulate my fetus any more than necessary. I mean, he'll already be kicking the crap out of me as it is... why would I wanna give him more energy?
Anyway, even though I am not concerned about caffeine for myself, I figured readers might want to know more about it. So here it is. My post on caffeine during pregnacy. Woo!
As you all know, caffeine is a stimulant. It's also a diuretic. It increases your heartrate and your blood pressure - two major no-no's in the pregnancy journey. (side note: anytime I hear someone make reference to the "pregnancy journey", I immediately imagine a pregnant woman walking along with a pack mule, journeying on to some foreign destination. I have no idea why.) Another thing, ever noticed that when you drink lots of coffee or soda, you pee more? Don't ya think you're peeing enough as it is, what with Junior working on his one-two punch by using your bladder as a punching bag? Why add more trips to the potty than necessary?
Apparently, coffee drinkers have a higher risk of a miscarriage. One site, epigee.org, referenced a Danish study that polled more than 80,000 pregnant women regarding their coffee intake. This study found that women who drank large amounts of coffee during pregnancy were more likely to experience a miscarriage. Women who drank more than 2 cups of coffee a day had a slightly increased risk of miscarriage, while those that drank 8 or more cups experienced a 59% increase. That's pretty damn significant, in my opinion. So put down the Folger's, and pick up some water.
But, don't fret, my Pepsi-loving pet. You can still curb that caffeine craving somewhat.
According to americanpregnancy.org, experts and studies have stated that "moderate" levels of caffeine have not been found to have a negative effect on pregnancy. The definition of "moderate" varies anywhere from 150 mg - 300 mg a day. The site also provided a handy dandy chart for easy reference. See below:
Starbucks Grande Coffee (16 oz) = 400 mg
Starbucks House Blend Coffee (16 oz) = 259 mg
Dr. Pepper = (12 oz) 37 mg
7 Eleven Big Gulp Diet Coke (32 oz) = 124 mg
7 Eleven Big Gulp Coca-Cola (32 oz) = 92 mg
Ben & Jerry's Coffee Buzz Ice Cream (8 oz) = 72 mg (um, HELL YEAH)
Baker's chocolate (1 oz) = 26 mg
Green tea (6 oz) = 40 mg
Black tea (8oz) = 60 mg
Excedrin (per capsule) = 65mg
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Comment by Anonymous
I trying my best to stay away from caffeine nowadays, but sometimes it's just useful.I know the harmful effects, but doesn't it happen that sometimes you just need it.Addiction maybe??