Pregnant mums-to-be and women looking to have a baby urged to ditch caffeine
pregnant or trying for a baby should think about binning caffeine from their diet.NHS guidance advises that pregnant women should limit the amount of caffeine they consume to 200mgs a day.However, a new study says pregnant women, or those trying for a baby, should avoid it completely.Caffeine is found in some foods and drinks – such as tea, coffee and chocolate.It is also added to some energy drinks, cold and flu remedies and a variety of soft drinks.A study – published in the journal BMJ Evidence Based Medicine – examined data from 37 studies.A research team led by Professor Jack James, of Reykjavik University in Iceland, found that 32 studies reported caffeine significantly increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes – including