During pregnancy, most women reconsider their lifestyle and gastronomic preferences. You have to give up some habits and acquire new ones. What about coffee? Can I drink it during pregnancy? Let's turn to the facts.
According to doctors, coffee can be drunk during pregnancy, but not for everyone. The drink is indicated for women with low blood pressure. But it must be borne in mind that even in this case, coffee cannot be drunk on an empty stomach. It is recommended to give preference to a granular or instant drink - it contains less caffeine. It is best to dilute coffee with milk - it compensates for the calcium loss that inevitably occurs during pregnancy.
For women who have high blood pressure (and it is higher than normal for most pregnant women), it is best to give up coffee altogether. If the habit is too strong, it is recommended to reduce the "daily dose" to one, maximum two cups of a weak drink.
Coffee is contraindicated for expectant mothers suffering from edema. Caffeine has a diuretic effect, therefore, in this case, they further exacerbate metabolic disorders. In case of toxicosis, accompanied by convulsions, dizziness, severe nausea, it is also recommended to refrain from drinking.
It has been proven that if a woman drinks more than four cups of coffee during pregnancy, the risk of interruption rises to 33%. By reducing the amount to three servings, the hazard is reduced. After 20 weeks, drinking the drink is undesirable.
