According to a Danish study, women who consume moderate amounts of coffee during pregnancy do not increase its risks.
Previous research has found that ingesting large amounts of caffeine could increase the risk of premature delivery or that the baby is born underweight.
The study carried out by the University of Aarhus among about 1200 pregnant women under 20 weeks, found that there is no difference between drinking caffeine in moderate amounts or drinking decaffeinated coffee during pregnancy.
For the study conducted among women considered as high coffee consumers (more than 3 cups a day), the group was separated into two. Half was given decaf coffee and the other half was caffeinated coffee. The results showed no relevant difference between the two groups. So the researchers also concluded that drinking less caffeine in advanced stages of pregnancy seems to make no difference in terms of the risk of premature birth or low birth weight, however they clarify that the study does not offer any information regarding whether modifying Caffeine intake levels in early stages of pregnancy increase or decrease risks.
I like coffee and I usually drink it moderately every day, but I remember that when I was pregnant with my son I couldn't even see it and instead I really wanted to have tea.
