The German magazine "Baby & Family" reported that women are allowed to consume caffeine during pregnancy and lactation, provided that they do not exceed a certain amount per day.
The magazine, Family and Child, explained that the amount of caffeine allowed to be consumed daily is two hundred milligrams, equivalent to two cups of coffee or four cups of black tea, according to the recommendations of the European Food Safety Authority.
"Baby & Family" explained the importance of this because caffeine crosses the placenta during pregnancy without filtering it, which leads to decreased blood flow to the placenta, and then raises the risk of a premature birth or a miscarriage slightly.
During the lactation period, caffeine passes into breast milk, which causes the infant to suffer from abdominal pain, disturbance, anxiety and tension.
"Baby & Family" indicated that caffeine is also hidden in other foods such as chocolate and energy drinks, so care should be taken when consuming chocolate, while energy drinks should be avoided because they contain caffeine with a high concentration.