Caffeine Myth #4

Caffeine Myth No. 4: Caffeine Is Harmful for Women Trying to Get PregnantMany studies show no links between low amounts of caffeine (a cup of coffee per day) and any of the following:

• trouble conceiving
• miscarriage
• birth defects
• premature birth
• low birth rate

At the same time, for pregnant women or those attempting pregnancy, the March of Dimes suggests fewer than 200 milligrams of caffeine per day. That's largely because in limited studies, women consuming higher amounts of caffeine had an increased risk for miscarriage.