Breastfeeding and Caffeine

Is it safe for moms and their newborn babies to have a little bit of caffeine? Here are some studies and some guidelines that will help you decide. ... read more »

Six Energy-Alternatives During Pregnancy

There are many other healthy ways besides consuming caffeine to gain energy. Read on to learn six caffeine-free energy-boosting strategies that you can practice to ensure a healthy pregnancy.   ... read more »

Tea And Pregnancy

Your guide to drinking tea in pregnancy ... read more »

New Year’s Fertility Resolutions: Leave Behind Bad Vices

It is common knowledge that drinking alcoholic beverages or those that are high in caffeine, smoking, and taking herbal remedies are frowned upon while pregnant or nursing. These substances can have a negative impact on your baby's growth and development. ... read more »

Safe Beverages During Pregnancy

The best beverage for a pregnant woman and fetus is clean water, but drinking water constantly can get boring. What is safe to drink during pregnancy and what should be left until after baby is born? ... read more »

7 Things Men Should Avoid When Trying to Conceive

Getting your partner pregnant isn’t always as easy as it sounds. It may seem a little bit ironic that many men spend their single days hoping they won’t accidentally get a woman pregnant. ... read more »

How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy in 12 Steps

Start taking a prenatal supplement well before pregnancy. The most important part of pregnancy is the prenatal care. The first few weeks of gestation are full of quick growth for the fetus. ... read more »

Can Pregnant Women Prevent Leg Cramps?

Increased blood and fluid volume, changes in hormone levels, increased body weight and other changes can wreak havoc on the female body during pregnancy. One of the more common symptoms of pregnancy is leg cramps. ... read more »

Can I Drink Coffee When TTC or Pregnant?

There is still much to learn about the impact of coffee and caffeine on pregnancy. ... read more »

Swelling During Pregnancy

Excessive swelling can signal pregnancy complications and should be watched carefully as a pregnancy progresses. ... read more »

How Much Caffeine is in...?

How much caffeine is there in coffee and other caffeinated products? ... read more »

Is it Okay to Drink Sports Drinks During Pregnancy?

The ultimate in hydration – the sports drink is available in every grocery and convenience store on the planet. When pregnant you may think it is okay to continue drinking your favorite sports drink, but you would be wrong for multiple reasons. ... read more »

Are Caffeine and Soda Safe to Consume During Pregnancy?

Are caffeine and soda safe to consume when trying to conceive and during pregnancy? How much caffeine is too much when trying to conceive and during pregnancy? ... read more »

How Much Caffeine Is in Tea?

During pregnancy, you should limit your daily caffeine intake to under 200 mg. Tea contains caffeine and depending on which tea you drink, and how much you drink. ... read more »

Energy Drinks Are Not Safe During Pregnancy

It's not the energy drink per se that makes them unsafe; it's what goes into them. ... read more »

Diet Sodas During Pregnancy

Diet soda during pregnancy is an issue that still has not been completely decided. ... read more »

Men: Are the Foods You Eat Reducing Your Fertility?

Have you ever heard the saying, 'You are what you eat?' Eatingunhealthy, high-fat, processed foods are not the best choice for overall health and overall health has more of an impact on fertility than manymen understand. ... read more »

Caffeinated Sodas In Pregnancy

Caffeine and other ingredients in sodas like Coke or Pepsi may worry many women because they are unsure if it will harm the baby. ... read more »

Products with Caffeine

Where else, besides coffee, is caffeine found? ... read more »

Food For Pregnant Women and During Pregnancy

Recommendations for pregnant women  what to eat and which food not to eat during pregnancy apply as well to the time trying to conceive. Eat the same before pregnancy as if you were already pregnant. ... read more »

Caffeine Consumption and Miscarriage

Drinking coffee and caffeine early in pregnancy may increase your risk of miscarriage and spontaneous abortion. ... read more »

Moderate Caffeine May Pose Risk to Pregnant Women

According to research study results, consuming moderate caffeine amounts in pregnancy may not be detrimental to fetal growth and health. ... read more »

Is Caffeine Safe for Consumption While Breastfeeding?

Caffeine is one of the most popular stimulants in the world. Though studies and opinions fall on both sides of the debate, pregnant and breastfeeding women are typically told that caffeine consumption is okay as long as caffeine is consumed in moderation. ... read more »

Breastfeeding Safety

Choosing to breastfeed your baby is a huge responsibility. There are certain things you need to take into account while breastfeeding. You must pay close attention to what you ingest and what activities you do that may affect your baby while nursing them. ... read more »

Most Common Food and Nutrition Myths During Breastfeeding

New moms have the go-ahead to pop the cork off that celebratory champagne once the baby is born. The key to drinking alcohol during breastfeeding is to control portion size and have the correct timing. ... read more »

Caffeine During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

All about caffeine and pregnancy/breastfeeding. Is it safe to use while pregnant and/or breastfeeding? ... read more »

Fetal Growth Altered by Coffee

The coffee debate is heating up in the pregnancy community. According to a new study, women who consume the recommended amount of caffeine per day (200 mg) via coffee are more likely to give birth to infants that are small for gestational age. ... read more »

Coffee Night Caps Wreck the Whole Day. Sorry.

Coffee night caps wreck the whole day and a caffeine buzz alone is not to blame. Caffeine interferes with the body’s natural circadian rhythms, the body’s internal clock. ... read more »

Caffeine Linked to Low Birth Weight

A recent study published in BMC Medicine claims caffeine passes through the placenta to the fetus, but the fetus is not prepared to handle the caffeine so it remains active. This can cause health concerns, including low birth weight. ... read more »

Caffeine Consumption and Spontaneous Abortion Risk

Of the pregnancies ending in spontaneous abortions, those who consumed caffeine amounts of at least 100 mg per day, were more likely to suffer from spontaneous abortions between the 6th and 12th week of pregnancy. ... read more »

How to Get More Sleep During Pregnancy in 12 Steps

Most women have problems with sleep during pregnancy. Our 12-step programs helps you with sleep issues during pregnancy. ... read more »

Foods and Substances to Avoid During Pregnancy

What foods and substances should you not consume during pregnancy? ... read more »

The Coffee Conundrum: Do you Really Have to Kick the Coffee Habit During Pregnancy?

Many women are unsure if they should forego their morning cup of coffee or skip their daily coffee break during pregnancy. ... read more »

Are Thermogenics Safe During Pregnancy?

Can I thermogenic supplements during pregnancy? The best selling thermogenic formulas are combinations of two drugs: caffeine and ephedrine... ... read more »

Typical patient questions about lifestyle

Many of my patients ask me about lifestyle issues and pregnancy, especially about exercise, alcohol, caffeine, and artrificial sweeteners. Here are my straight-forward answers: ... read more »

Stop Drinking So Much Coffee – IVF Tips

Ahh, the great coffee debate – this is one of those topics that keeps coming up year after year, but today I’m taking the battle and pushing it back into the face of every woman who stretches herself way too thin and drinks more coffee than she knows she should. ... read more »