Caffeinated Drinks and Sodas

Coffee is a beloved beverage known for its ability to fine-tune your focus and boost your energy levels. Coffee, tea, energy drinks, and even sugary sodas contain caffeine.

However, it is advised to stay away from coffee when pregnant. Consuming caffeine during pregnancy can have an impact on the growing baby by increasing catecholamine levels, fetal heart rate, and placental vasoconstriction. Impaired oxygen uptake in the fetus can be fatal. Caffeine use increases the risk of low birth weight, premature labor, and birth defects. It is recommended to keep your daily caffeine intake to 200 mg while pregnant—the less, the better. Drink water, fruit juice, or green smoothies when you're feeling thirsty because they are hydrating and nutritious and include a range of important vitamins and minerals that are beneficial to the growth of the fetus.