Pregnant women can enjoy their morning coffee without risking harm to their unborn baby, scientists claim.
In the past, mothers-to-be have been advised not to drink coffee at all because it was thought to substantially increase the risk of harm to the foetus and of reduced birth weight, which makes the child more likely to die early or suffer developmental problems.
Now researchers claim that one large cup of coffee a day is unlikely to cause any harm at all.
They say that 200mg of caffeine – the equivalent of two cups of instant or one of filter – will not increase the risk of miscarriage or premature birth.
However, scientists still warn that expectant mothers should not have more than two cups a day as this increases the chance of miscarriage or premature birth.
The U.S. research by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, looked at two previous studies on the effects of coffee consumption on 1,000 pregnant women.
One study found no increased rate of miscarriage for women who consumed low, moderate, or high levels of caffeine at different points in their pregnancy.
Via: dailymail.co.uk