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Coffee is a caffeine-containing drink that is commonly used to stimulate concentration and repel morning fatigue of many people. However, special subjects such as pregnant women are also very concerned about the negative effects of this drink on the health of the fetus. So is it really okay to drink coffee while pregnant?1. Pregnant women who drink coffee affect the fetus?
Caffeine has the effect of eliminating water and calcium from the body, while these are two extremely important substances for the health of pregnant women. Moreover, the human body can only tolerate a certain amount of caffeine per day, so overusing this drink will cause adverse effects for both mother and baby. Some harmful effects of drinking coffee during pregnancy include:Caffeine is a stimulant, so consuming too much of this substance can increase blood pressure during pregnancy and increase heart rate causing anxiety, insomnia or difficulty sleeping, directly affecting the sleep and rest time of pregnant women Caffeine also has some diuretic components that make the pregnant woman's body inadvertently lose water Regularly drinking coffee or caffeinated drinks can cause dependence until abstinence suddenly causes discomfort, fatigue or headaches caffeine can interfere with the absorption of iron which is essential for fetal development There is research for that drinking too much coffee causes fetal heart rhythm and respiratory disorders. Besides, there is also an increased risk of gestational diabetes in the mother. Coffee can also make pregnant women lose their appetite. This is also a potential risk that the fetus is not provided with adequate nutrients. Caffeine can affect the metabolism of adrenaline, the hormone that occurs when the body is stressed, reducing the blood supply to the fetus. Many studies show that pregnant women who drink more than 200 mg of coffee per day have twice the risk of miscarriage. Women do not consume caffeine.
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2. How much coffee should pregnant women drink?
Scientific studies have shown that drinking 1-2 cups of coffee a day, equivalent to 150-300 mg of caffeine, has absolutely no effect on the fetus because the mother's body will decompose and eliminate it all out. . However, doctors still recommend that limiting coffee consumption during pregnancy is still necessary to ensure the prevention of risks.Pregnant women should also note that caffeine is not only present in coffee, but also hidden in other foods such as: cocoa, green tea, chocolate,... So if you drink coffee during the day Mothers need to pay close attention to other food sources at the same time to avoid excessive caffeine consumption.
If pregnant women drink too much (from 4-5 cups), especially strong coffee, it can cause drunkenness, insomnia, excessive excitement, heart palpitations and prevent the absorption of substances such as calcium, causing harm. for pregnancy.
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3. What should a pregnant mother do with a great need for coffee?
Changing a habit is not easy, so pregnant women need to be aware of where their coffee drinking habits come from so that they can change it with a healthier habit such as: For those who like to drink hot drinks after waking up, they can replace coffee with a cup of warm water and adapt to this change People who are addicted to the stimulant effect of coffee try exercising to stimulate circulation blood and better for the fetus The light sweetness in coffee can be replaced by fruit juices or smoothies Where drinking coffee as a free time habit can be replaced by other healthy hobbies such as walking, watching movies, listening to music,... Most importantly, a mother needs to be aware that she is pregnant and 9 months is not too long a time compared to the benefits of intelligence and health of the child after this. Maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly and getting enough sleep are the most basic things you can do for your baby during pregnancy.To protect mother and baby during pregnancy, Vinmec provides a package Maternity service to help monitor the health status of mother and baby comprehensively, periodically check antenatal care with leading obstetricians, perform full range of tests, important screening for pregnant women, timely advice and intervention when detecting abnormalities in the health of mother and baby.
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