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Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Coffee Raises Pregnancy Caffeine Safety Questions

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Coffee Raises Pregnancy Caffeine Safety Questions
Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s pregnancy coffee raises a question: How much caffeine is safe? · indianexpress.com

Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared a picture of coffee and a cookie.

This made people wonder if pregnant women can drink coffee.

A dietitian said coffee does not always need to be avoided during pregnancy.

However, pregnant people should keep track of how much caffeine they consume.

The recommended daily limit is 200 milligrams or less.

Caffeine can also come from tea, chocolate, cola and energy drinks.

Adding caffeine from all these sources together is important.

People should ask their own health practitioner for personal advice.

Key facts

Recommended caffeine limit
200 milligrams or less per day during pregnancy
Coffee guidance
Coffee does not have to be completely eliminated during pregnancy
Caffeine sources
Coffee, tea, chocolate, cola and energy drinks
Expert
Dt Amreen Sheikh, chief dietitian
Institution
KIMS Hospitals, Thane
Medical advice
Consult a health practitioner before starting any routine

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Dt Amreen Sheikh

Chief dietitian at KIMS Hospitals, Thane

“Current recommendations advise keeping total caffeine consumption to 200 mg or less per day. This includes caffeine from coffee, tea, chocolate, cola and energy drinks.”
indianexpress.com

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