I heard soda, tea, and coffee are not good to have during pregnancy... should i completely avoid these drinks or i have to drink them in moderation.. and if i do, what can happen, why do they say to avoid it?? i always read that but my doctor never said anything about it
2007-02-27 13:02:28 · 10 answers · asked by finallyamommy 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Soda, probably because of sugar and caffeine. If you drink a non-caffienated, diet soda, you're probably okay, like Sunkist Diet Orange, Fresca, or Caffeine-free Diet Coke.
2007-02-27 13:11:08 · answer #1 · answered by T J 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Just drink them in moderation. I have a cup of coffee every morning and I drink sodas. I have 3 boys and Im 36 weeks with my 4th and all my children are just fine. 300 mg of caffeine or less is considered moderate and most cokes have around 25 mg and a cup of coffee has around 100 mg. Got my info from the news the other day because they are wanting to put the mg of caffeine onto soda cans now, so that pregnant women and parents of children will know how much they are consuming.
2007-02-27 21:15:22 · answer #2 · answered by Blondi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tea contains caffeine and tannic acid. Coffee contains caffeine and many sodas also contain caffeine, all stimulants which are not good for you but are especially bad for the developing fetus. Worse is the fact that sodas contain a lot of sodium which may cause water retention, elevated blood pressure, all bad for you and baby. Better to err on the side of caution and simply avoid them.
2007-03-03 18:53:09 · answer #3 · answered by bombastic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would stay away from the caffeinated beverages. Caffeine is the main reason to avoid these types of drinks. Too much caffeine is associated with a higher risk of miscarriage, it dehydrates you, etc. You can drink stuff like sprite, decaf coffee, and decaf tea. Be careful with the herbal teas though, and be sure they are safe to drink during pregnancy.
2007-02-27 21:15:59 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs. Strain 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The reason they say that is because of the caffine in them. Caffine speeds up babies heart rate just like it does yours. My OB told me that 1 soda and 2 cups of coffee a day was a good limit on caffine. Ask your OB at your next visit! Also a really good book to help answer questions between visits is what to expect while your expecting! good luck!
2007-02-27 22:35:34 · answer #5 · answered by llllll_amanda_lllllll 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, caffeine in moderation, especially if you've been a caffeine addict. Also, avoid artificial sweeteners. No diet soda or Splenda in the coffee. Artificial sweeteners have been linked to premature and low birth weight babies.
2007-02-28 01:20:29 · answer #6 · answered by n2mama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh for goodness sake have some if you want but just dont overdo it . Caffeine is probably not the best thing to have but in moderation it wont hurt you or baby.
2007-02-27 21:27:07 · answer #7 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont drink soda from aluminum can while pregnant
very bad for baby
2007-02-27 22:02:39 · answer #8 · answered by metalstefl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i think its in moderation, I have two healthy babys and drank caffiene with both so what ever you feel strongy about
2007-02-27 21:12:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a miscarrage because my intake of caffine was too much i was only 6 wks. i fest really wierd when i drunk coke
2007-02-27 21:12:50 · answer #10 · answered by terri k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋