Is It OK To Drink Coffee While Pregnant? We Asked 5 Experts

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Tessa Ogle, The Conversation, Clare Collins, Evangeline Mantzioris, Hannah Dahlen, Ian Musgrave, Treasure McGuire

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1. Tessa Ogle

   Acting Digital Editor, The Conversation

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1. Clare Collins

   Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle

2. Evangeline Mantzioris

   Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of South Australia

3. Hannah Dahlen

   Professor of Midwifery, Associate Dean Research and HDR, Midwifery Discipline Leader, Western Sydney University

4. Ian Musgrave

   Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology, University of Adelaide

5. Treasure McGuire

   Assistant Director of Pharmacy, Mater Health SEQ in conjoint appointment as Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Bond University and as Associate Professor (Clinical), The University of Queensland

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https://doi.org/10.64628/AA.sjrx9ww65

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There are so many dos and don'ts associated with pregnancy it can be hard to keep up with them. Coffee is an everyday staple for many people, so it is not surprising women seek reassurance this stimulant is safe during pregnancy.

With guidelines differing between and within countries it can be tricky to assess the risks of having a coffee or two.

We asked five experts whether it’s OK to drink coffee while pregnant.

Four out of five experts said yes

But they all had a pretty big caveat. It’s safe provided it’s consumed in moderation.

It’s also important to remember things like tea, chocolate and energy drinks also contain caffeine, so you’ll need to take that into account when estimating your daily intake.

Here are the experts’ detailed responses:

If you have a “yes or no” health question you’d like posed to Five Experts, email your suggestion to: [email protected]

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