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The Caffeine Connection
Is Your Daily Habit Hurting Your Chances of Conceiving?
By Marie-Helen Goyetche
"I have seen studies that relate caffeine to delayed conception and increased incidence of miscarriage in women who consume well over 300 milligrams caffeine per day," says Ogle. "They usually took closer to 600 to 900 milligrams."
Opinions are conflicted on the right amount of caffeine for women trying to conceive. Health and Welfare Canada's report "Caffeine and You" recommends that pregnant and lactating women limit their total caffeine amount to 400 to 450 milligrams a day. "I tend to be more conservative, however," says Ogle. "I recommend that my preconception, pregnant and breastfeeding moms limit caffeine consumption to less than 100 milligrams of caffeine per day."
Lessening you caffeine intake may not be easy, because it is an addictive substance. You may need to cut back gradually to prevent or lessen withdrawal symptoms such as headaches.
When trying to conceive, keep close tabs on your caffeine intake. After all, caffeine is not just found in coffee and soda. Read the labels of teas, herbal teas and medications and always check with your doctor before taking a product that doesn't list ingredients.
"I received a phone call the other day from a woman who had bought my video/booklet and told me she was taking a herbal weight loss formula [to lose weight before conceiving]," says Ogle. "It contained a potent herbal form of caffeine called guarana. That's not good!"
Josee cut her caffeine intake to less than 50 milligrams a day. Claude totally cut caffeine from his diet. Two months later, Josee was pregnant.
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