Caffeine is a stimulant found in many foods, beverages and some medications. Caffeine is naturally produced by a variety of plants and is added to some foods and beverages for flavor. The main source of caffeine for most adults is coffee.
The March of Dimes recommends that women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant consume no more than 200 milligrams (mg) of caffeine per day (equal to about one 12-ounce cup of coffee a day). A new study has found that women who consume 200 mg of caffeine or more a day are twice as likely as women who consume no caffeine to have a miscarriage (1).
The source of the caffeine does not matter; the risk appears to be the same for caffeine from coffee, tea, sodas and other foods and beverages. Women should be aware of which beverages and foods contain caffeine so they can limit their intake when they are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
What foods and beverages contain caffeine?
Caffeine is found in coffee, tea, some soft drinks and chocolate. Coffee-flavored products, such as yogurt and ice cream, contain caffeine, as do products such as chocolate syrup and hot cocoa.
The amount of caffeine in foods and beverages varies widely. The brand of coffee or tea, how it is prepared, the type of beans or leaves used, and the style of serving (espresso, latte and others) also affect caffeine content. In general, brewed coffee contains the highest amounts of caffeine, with an average of 137 mg per 8-ounce cup (2). Instant coffee contains about 76 mg per 8-ounce cup (2). A 12-ounce can of caffeinated soda contains about 37 mg (2). Chocolate generally contains low amounts of caffeine. See the table below for more specific values.
Caffeine Content of Foods and Beverages
Foods and Beverages Milligrams of caffeine
(average)
Coffee (8 oz)
Brewed, drip
Instant
137 mg
76 mg
Tea (8 oz)
Brewed
Instant
48 mg
26-36 mg
Caffeinated soft drinks, such as cola (12 oz) 37 mg
Hot cocoa (12 oz) 8-12 mg
Chocolate milk
(8 oz) 5-8 mg
Candy
Dark chocolate
(1.45 oz bar)
Milk chocolate
(1.55 oz bar)
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
(1/4 cup)
30 mg
11 mg
26-28 mg
Chocolate syrup
(1 tbsp) 3 mg
Coffee ice cream/frozen yogurt
(1/2 cup) 2 mg
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2000
Is it just coffee that raises the miscarriage rate so much higher or caffeine in general? I'd never heard that before and I don't drink coffee...but I definitely drink Diet Coke...anyway, just wondering...thought that was really interesting.
When we first started seeing an RE years ago... He suggested to do baby making 1-2 days before ovualtion, and then every other day until like a week after ovulation. Didn't work for me, but we had a lot of other issues.
Good Luck and HAVE FUN Trying!!!!
hi..unprotected sex is a good start. Have fun and good luck !
**** Go to your ob/gyn ans ask his/her expert opinion.
My humble opinion is:
1) Get an ovulation test in the pharmacy so you know prior ovulation and "play tango" with your partner.
2) Get Folic acid and a multivatimin that has DHA or buy it separatelly
3) Relax.... accupuncture is awesome and helps woman to get pregnant.
4) Don't use lubricant during intercourse unless is a special one that does not kill sperm.
5) Misionary position is best or at least to stay in bed for few minutes after intercourse.
6) Oysters (or get Zinc)
7) Avoid coffee because it increases miscarriages by 30%.
8) Avoid swordfish because it is high in mercury
There are a million other things.... go online
GOOD LUCK