Pregnant women and women trying to conceive are advised to avoid caffeine after a new study found there is "no safe level of consumption". The findings conclude women who are pregnant or trying to conceive should be advised to avoid caffeine as there is “no safe level of consumption”. “Specifically, the cumulative scientific evidence supports pregnant women and women contemplating pregnancy being advised to avoid caffeine,” James said. “The study reiterates concerns previously identified relating to the potential effects of caffeine intake during pregnancy,” she said. “These concerns have informed the advice from a variety of sources that pregnant women reduce caffeine intake to less than 200 to 300mg per day.

Source: Stuff August 24, 2020 22:30 UTC