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Just Ask: Should I avoid coffee and caffeinated drinks while pregnant?

by Diane Oakland, IBCLC

Most doctors agree that pregnant women should avoid or decrease the amount of caffeine consumed because of potential risks.

Unlike alcohol, there have not been any studies able to make a clear association between caffeine intake and the affect on a developing child. However, caffeine during pregnancy raises important concerns. Caffeine increases urinary flow, allowing calcium needed for both mom...

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