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Article: MODERATE CAFFEINE USE SAID OK FOR PREGNANT WOMEN.(Main)
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- Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)
- Article date:
- February 3, 1993
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Byline: Associated Press
Pregnant women can consume moderate amounts of caffeine without increasing their chance of miscarrying or stunting the growth of their fetuses, researchers say.
A study of 431 expectant mothers found those who consumed up to 300 milligrams of caffeine daily - about three cups of coffee, seven cups of tea or eight cans of cola - had no higher rates of miscarriage or small fetuses than nonconsumers of caffeine.
"This is good news for women. They don't have to be too anxious about consuming reasonable amounts of caffeine during pregnancy," said Dr. James L. Mills, the lead researcher.
"For higher consumption, we ...