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CAFFEINE AND PREGNANCY
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Caffeine is present in more than coffee and cola drinks - it is in tea, chocolate and several over-the-counter drugs.
- Caffeine enters the baby's bloodstream from the mother, and the baby's system is unable to process it - this might be harmful to the baby.
- Limit your daily intake of caffeine to no more than 300 mg which is less than 1 or 2 cups of percolated or filter drip coffee or less than 3.5 cups of strong tea (1 cup = 250ml).
For more information:
- Call the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit at 474-1400 or 1-800-563-2808 to speak to a Public Health Nurse
- Call the Motherisk Home Line at 416-813-6780 or visit www.motherisk.org
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