Is it ok to drink colas while you are pregnant
2006-07-03 03:58:42 · 8 answers · asked by jamaicalowe@sbcglobal.net 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Most researchers now believe that, although caffeine does cross the placenta, moderate amounts (less than 300 milligrams a day) won't harm your baby. That's about what you'd get from two or three 8-ounce cups of coffee or six cans of cola. No one knows for sure if it is dangerous to get more than a moderate amount of caffeine during pregnancy. Some studies found that women who got 300 mg of caffeine or more a day had a higher risk of miscarriage. And according to the March of Dimes, high caffeine consumption may slightly increase the risk of preterm labor or low birth weight. Other research has shown that babies of women who got more than 500 mg a day had faster heart rates and breathing rates, and spent more time awake in the first few days after birth. Though the research isn't conclusive, it makes sense to cut back if you're downing more than three cups of coffee or more than 300 mg a day from all sources — sodas, tea, coffee, and chocolate — combined.
2006-07-03 04:01:35 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Annie 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Coca-cola is not good for you even if you're not pregnant. The best thing to drink is water, juices, tea, etc. Try to stay away from the caffeine, if at all possible. Coca-cola has been known to be really bad for the digestive tract, as well, not just b/c of the bad caffeine side effects.
2006-07-03 04:01:58 · answer #2 · answered by lori 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's just one can a day, it should be fine. When I was pregnant I cut all caffeine, alcohol and I quit smoking just because I wanted a very healthy baby. There's so many additives in foods now adays and children seem to be born with so many illnesses that I think it's really up to the mother what she eats and drinks. The healthier the better. Drink lots of orange juice. No tuna at all.
2006-07-03 04:11:39 · answer #3 · answered by whtecloud 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's worth questioning, it's not worth the risk. Your baby's more important than some drink. It can also lead to unneccessary weight gain while pregnant, on top of the natural amount of weight gained and I found out that you shouldn't brush your teeth after drinking coke, as coke makes your enamel soften and brushing your teeth at that time depletes it. My final word: Don't risk it! It's not healthy anyway. It's only good if you're going diarrhoea.
2006-07-03 04:03:38 · answer #4 · answered by rame_dean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard anything bad about it regarding pregnancy. However soda is not a good beverage to drink in general. It contains high fructose corn syrup and caffeine. Drink water or seltzer.
2006-07-03 04:02:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coke contains phosphoric acid which removes calcium from your bones. Since bones can become less dense during pregnancy anyway, you'd best stop drinking the stuff.
2006-07-03 04:47:06 · answer #6 · answered by Dondare 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had one cola a week but a friend of mine said that her OBGYN said that one a day is ok.
2006-07-03 04:08:21 · answer #7 · answered by Library Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you're not crushing cans on your uterus, yea, it's fine
2006-07-03 04:01:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋