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Caffeine Alternatives for Pregnant Women

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Whether or not a pregnant woman should consume caffeine, particularly in her first trimester, is up for debate. Most doctors will tell you that one cup of coffee a day is just fine. But if you are one of those women who say “better safe than sorry,” you might be struggling with giving up your daily buzz. It’s hard to give up caffeine when your body is used to it. Personally I think it’s easier to do before you are pregnant, while you are trying to conceive, that way you can slowly wean yourself off. Once your body gets used … Continue reading →

Caffeine Linked to Underweight Babies

Here is one more reason to avoid caffeine, especially if you are pregnant. A new study published in the British Medical Journal found that even a little caffeine during pregnancy can put your baby at risk for being born with a low birth weight. In fact, the study examined the consumption of caffeine from multiple sources, including tea, cola, chocolate and even prescription drugs. Even a little use of caffeine is linked to slower fetal growth. Underweight babies are subject to a number of problems, including some that occur later in life, such as heart conditions, high blood pressure and … Continue reading →

The Pregnancy Blog Review for Jan 29 – Feb 9

The pregnancy blog has recently covered topics related to infertility, birth, VBAC and other health related topics. If you haven’t been reading or missed something, the pregnancy blog review is a good place to catch up on the recent topics. Fatigue is one of the side effects of pregnancy that women complain about most. A condition such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome compounds the problem. Read more in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Pregnancy. By now, most women have heard that caffeine is not good during pregnancy. There is mounting evidence to support eliminating caffeine from your diet. A recent study confirms … Continue reading →

What’s the Big Deal about Caffeine?

Of all the debates I’ve heard surrounding the Word of Wisdom, the most frequently repeated is, “So, what’s so bad about caffeine?” I’ve heard people defend their right to drink their sodas, and I’ve heard people absolutely refuse to touch the stuff, even if dying of thirst. It’s an interesting debate. It seems there are few fence-sitters. So, just what is the big deal, anyway? The Word of Wisdom does not specifically mention caffeine, and this is where some of the debate gets its furor. If it’s not in the Word of Wisdom, it can’t be bad, can it? I … Continue reading →

The Link Between Caffeine and Miscarriage

By now you have probably heard that caffeine should be avoided, or at least greatly reduced during pregnancy. A new study gives one more good reason to eliminate caffeine from your diet if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the near future. A study published in the current issue of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology shows a link between caffeine and miscarriage. Earlier studies alluded to this, but what is interesting in this study is the amount of caffeine that is said to increase the risk of miscarriage. According to this study conducted at Kaiser Permanente … Continue reading →

Worrying During Pregnancy

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There are certain symptoms of pregnancy that are simply classic. Morning sickness, sore breasts, frequent urination and fatigue are all hallmark indications that you are expecting. But there is another symptom of pregnancy that is equally common: worrying. Worry is one symptom you won’t get, however, until you already know you’re pregnant. Once it hits, it hits hard. For the remainder of your pregnancy you find yourself worrying about everything from how much weight you are gaining to how much the baby is moving. Surfing the internet can make a pregnant woman crazy with all the stories of diseases, birth … Continue reading →

What is Listeria?

When women become pregnant, the foods we eat suddenly become more important and we worry about eating the right foods. Food borne illness is never fun, but can be very dangerous during pregnancy. One is a bacterium known as listeria. Listeria can be found in many foods, including lunch meats, soft cheeses, pre cooked meat products, and prepackaged salads and cole slaw. It is most often found in processed foods. In adults, listeria is generally not dangerous and many adults come in contact with the bacterium and never know it. The person may have flu like symptoms for a few … Continue reading →

Medical Justification for Indulging Your Craving for Chocolate

Cravings are part of pregnancy. For many women, one of the foods often craved is chocolate. We often try to ignore the craving in an effort to keep weight gain in check. Emerging research suggests a possible big health benefit to enjoying some chocolate in your pregnancy. According to a study conducted at Yale University, women who eat chocolate have a lower risk of developing pre-eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia, also known as pregnancy induced hypertension, is a complication of pregnancy which causes high blood pressure, protein in the urine and swelling in the extremities. In past studies, a link between dark chocolate … Continue reading →