Mrs. allen asks about drinking coffee during her pregnancy, stating that she "needs" to have her morning cup of coffee every day. what information regarding caffeine intake during pregnancy is most appropriate?

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Mrs. Allen asks about drinking coffee during her pregnancy, stating that she "needs" to have her morning cup of coffee every day. What information regarding caffeine intake during pregnancy is most appropriate?

a. A woman may safely consume up to 200 mg of caffeine daily during pregnancy.

b. Caffeine does not cross the placental barrier, so caffeine intake need not be limited.

c. Caffeine has been shown to cause seizures in infants when used daily during pregnancy.

d. A woman may safely consume 4 to 5 caffeinated beverages per day during pregnancy.

e. There is no amount of caffeine that is considered safe during pregnancy and it should be avoided.

a. a woman may safely consume up to 200 mg of caffeine during pregnancy

Explanation:

Coffee is a beverage drink that contains a stimulant called caffeine. Consumption of caffeine has certain benefits such as the alertness it gives to the human body and brain. It also increases the rate of metabolism of the body.

For pregnant women, the rate at which caffeine is used up or metabolized is quite low and the negative effects of caffeine on pregnant women and their foetus has not been proven or reached a conclusive end yet.

Therefore it has been concluded that women can safely consume 200mg of caffeine during their pregnancy.