A new study suggests that women who drink more than two cups of coffee a day in early pregnancy are twice as likely to suffer a miscarriage.
The research, carried out by an American Private health organisation, found that women who consumed more than 200mg of caffeine daily were increasing their risk of miscarriage. Previous studies have linked caffeine consumption with miscarriage, but the safe limit has normally been set higher, at 300mg.
The researchers warn pregnant women to watch their caffeine intake from tea, chocolate and caffeinated soft drinks, too. Although these contain lower levels of caffeine than fresh coffee, they all can all contribute.
There's been a lot of debate about whether women who are trying to conceive should cut down on caffeine, and this research would seem to suggest that it is certainly worth watching your intake. You can see more information about the study, which is published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology here
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