Many of us rely on coffee and the effects of caffiene to get us through the day, but limiting how much caffeine you have during pregnancy is important because high levels have been linked to pregnancy complications. Caffeine can cross the placenta and enter the bloodstream of the fetus1. Additionally, the body breaks down caffeine more slowly during pregnancy.
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