Patient's question:
If you are pregnant, can you drink coffee and milk tea? Also, can you eat loquats?Doctor's answer:
It's best not to drink it, as one cup of coffee contains about 100 to 150 milligrams of caffeine. In 1980, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a statement recommending that pregnant or potentially pregnant women reduce their caffeine intake. However, many subsequent research studies have shown that there is no evidence to suggest that moderate caffeine consumption has a harmful effect on the fetus. There are also no medical reports prohibiting pregnant women from drinking coffee. However, the FDA has not changed its original advice because pregnant women metabolize caffeine approximately twice as fast during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Additionally, caffeine can cross the placenta to reach the fetus and can also enter the infant's body through breast milk. Therefore, it is recommended that pregnant and breastfeeding women be as cautious as possible with their caffeine intake.