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According to experts, pregnant women should not consume more than 200mg of caffeine per day. Drinking coke during pregnancy will accidentally load 32 - 42 mg of caffeine per can. Some other soft drinks have also been found to contain high levels of caffeine. Therefore, drinking coke is usually not recommended.
1. Can you drink coke while pregnant?
Drinking soft drinks infrequently will limit the negative effects on the pregnant body. However, most pregnant women who drink coke are worried that this type of water contains caffeine which is not good for the fetus. Moreover, according to other studies, coke is a drink with high sugar content that causes premature birth. However, the problem of preterm birth due to drinking coca has not been completely confirmed and proven.
According to some nutritionists, pregnant women should limit caffeine to less than 200 mg per day to ensure safety for the health and growth of the fetus. Normally, carbonated soft drinks on the market have caffeine content ranging from 35 to 55 mg. Not only drinks, some foods you eat also contain this substance like chocolate. Therefore, caffeine-containing foods and drinks are often recommended to be limited during pregnancy and lactation.
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When you buy a product in the supermarket, the package will list the content of ingredients for you to easily choose the right amount for your body. Based on that, we can look for caffeine-free and nutritious drinks for the fetus.
Pregnant women are often advised to drink a lot of filtered water to supplement the amniotic fluid for the baby. In addition, you can also use fruit juices or smoothies. These are green and safe food sources for pregnant women. At the same time, water and nutrients from vegetables will promote hydration easier.
2. Drinking coke during pregnancy does not affect how much?
Doctors will often advise you to give up soft drinks during pregnancy. Or replace it with healthy nutritious drinks. However, not all pregnant women can do that, so setting a standard amount for pregnant women to drink coke within the permissible level will limit the danger to the fetus as much as possible.
Nên hạn chế uống coca khi mang thai
Carbonated or alcoholic beverages are not recommended during pregnancy. However, in some cases when you have to choose between alcohol and coca, you should probably drink coca. According to the analysis, a daily caffeine intake of less than 200 mg will minimize the negative effects that coca brings. And pay attention when choosing regular coca with coca for dieters. The amount of caffeine in diet coca is about 10mg higher than regular coca.
Coca contains sweeteners from sugar that make the body receive empty calories and increase appetite for users. Pregnant women who drink coke will increase the risk of obesity and gestational diabetes. Worse, those substances enter the body causing the baby to become obese and gain weight too quickly. The rapid weight gain of both mother and baby during pregnancy is not recommended because it is dangerous to give birth.
In some analytical studies, the fetus is at risk of birth defects if the mother's eating habits are not healthy. In a test with rats, soft drinks also affect the dose of aspartame. Although drinking coke during pregnancy is not quite as bad as you think, doctors often discourage it. So you can drink less if you can't give up this drink.
Most products containing caffeine may need to be removed from a pregnant woman's menu. However, if you drink less than 200mg of caffeine per day, it is not too dangerous and harmful to the health of both mother and baby.
Can I drink coke while pregnant? Your doctor will advise you not to. You can drink a little or a little but should not drink too much. Even the average person drinking too much also leads to the risk of obesity and affects heart health. Therefore, drinking coke during pregnancy should be carefully considered to avoid affecting the development of the fetus in the future.
Best during pregnancy and lactation, women should actively add to the diet healthy foods, good for the health of the mother and the fetus. Besides, it is necessary to perform regular antenatal check-ups according to the doctor's appointment to monitor the fetal development for the best.
In order to protect mother and baby during pregnancy, Vinmec International General Hospital now provides a package Maternity service to help monitor the health status of mother and baby comprehensively, and periodically check with doctors. Leading obstetrician, performing a full range of important tests and screenings for pregnant women, consulting and timely intervention when detecting abnormalities in health.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, combined with high quality medical services during pregnancy, will give you a healthy pregnancy and the best possible health development for your baby.
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Reference source: coca-cola.co.uk - babycenter.com - parents.com
