
Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy Part 2.Caffeine and Alcohol during pregnancy: The Yes's and No's...
Caffeine: Studies have shown that if consumed in excess during pregnancy, caffeine can have adverse effects on the mother and baby. However, moderate amounts of caffeine during pregnancy has not been shown to be harmful during pregnancy. That being said, the current caffeine recommendation during pregnancy is <200 mg of caffeine daily. This equates to about 12oz of coffee, although every brew is different. An 8-ounce cup of coffee has anywhere between 70-140mg of caffeine. Ma