Your Pregnancy

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CAFFEINE

Caffeine is a stimulant that crosses the placenta and affects your baby’s heart rate and breathing. The research linking caffeine to pregnancy complicati­ons is, however, inconclusi­ve. Caffeine is a diuretic, which means it helps eliminate fluids from the body. This can result in water and calcium loss. The American Food and Drug Administra­tion and the American College of Obstetrici­ans and Gynecologi­sts recommend no more caffeine than that found in two cups of coffee, per day. Remember there is also caffeine in some iced teas, cola drinks and chocolate.

SWEETENERS

There are no specific safe recommenda­tions regarding the use of artificial sweeteners in pregnancy. If you are not sure about whether something is safe to consume, always check with your doctor/midwife first.

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