Caffeine & Low Birth Weight Babies
These studies begin to point the way to the more permanent damage that coffee drinking can inflict on the unborn. The use of caffeine during pregnancy has been widely studied. There is much evidence to suggest that caffeine is associated with low-birth weight and related problems.
For example, one recent (1997) study of about 1,000 women in Yugoslavia showed that, among nonsmoking mothers, a "significant reduction" in birth weight was observed in babies whose mothers drank just 71 mg of caffeine a day ? less than one cup. Low birth weight is generally considered to be newborn babies weighing less than five pounds.
WHY WOMEN SHOULD AVOID COFFEE
Interestingly, the average caffeine intake of these subjects was 133 mg per day, or nearly double that at which low-birth weight incidences begin to appear. Part of the problem caused by mothers who use caffeine is the way the female body clears caffeine during pregnancy.
Studies have shown that during their first trimester of pregnancy, coffee-drinking women clear caffeine from their bodies in the same way that nonpregnant women do. But after that, the half-life of caffeine (the time it takes to eliminate half of the ingested caffeine from the body) almost doubles ? from 2.5 hours to 4.5 hours. Therefore, since caffeine remains in the body for a longer period of time, it courses through the veins of the fetus for longer periods of time.
It's not unusual, then, for studies to consistently report that there is a significant increased risk of miscarriage and low-birth weight when pregnant mothers drink coffee. And the increased risk starts at extremely low amounts ? with just one or two cups a day. And why is all this talk about low-birth weight important? Lower birth weight is linked to increased risk of dying in early infancy.
Marina Kushner is the founder of the Caffeine Awareness Alliance, the first non-profit organization dedicated solely to educating consumers about the dangers of caffeine intoxication. She is a reformed coffee drinker, leading investigative journalist and speaker. She is president of Soy Coffee, LLC, makers of the popular caffeine-free coffee substitute "Soyfee", which is made from soybeans. Certified organic, its brewed just like coffee and comes in 8 delicious flavors like hazelnut, mocha, french vanilla & house blend. Its available at select health food stores or online at http://www.soycoffee.com.
 Google News Updated : Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:08:13 GMT Hunger for victory defines Obama - Financial Times
Financial Times - By Edward Luce in Washington When Democrats criticise John McCain, they first praise his honourable military record. When Republicans do the same to Barack Obama, many begin by conceding that he is an “attractive and talented candidate”. Video: AP Campaign Minute McCain, Obama Trade Early Fire in TV Ads Publ.Date : Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:54:07 GMT Cheesesteaks, troops withdrawals and cigarettes that kill Iranians… - FOXNews FOXNews - by Mosheh Oinounou PITTSBURGH, PA - Sen. McCain, joined by his wife Cindy, made a previously unannounced visit to the Primanti Brothers Restaurant and Bar, a famous Pittsburgh-area sandwich shop, Tuesday evening for a retail stop-turned media ... Caution: Can Iran cigarette jokes be dangerous to McCain's ... McCain jokes about killing Iranians with cigarettes Publ.Date : Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:11:13 GMT Reiser deal ultimately hinges on judge's OK - San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle - (07-08) 17:14 PDT OAKLAND -- The defense can ask for a deal in a murder case like Hans Reiser's, and the prosecution can sign off on it, but it's the judge who has the final say. Reiser takes plea deal for lesser sentence My interview with murderer Hans Reiser Publ.Date : Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:23:31 GMT McCain, Obama court Latino group - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times - Sen. John McCain addresses the League of United Latino American Citizens in Washington, DC. today. McCain plans to tell the Latino advocacy group that the nation must secure its borders "while respecting the dignity and rights of citizens and legal ... Candidates talk up Latino connections Candidates woo Hispanic group Publ.Date : Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:56:13 GMT VMware Ousts CEO Diane Greene - BusinessWeek
BusinessWeek - by Aaron Ricadela VMware ended a long-running battle over its strategic direction on July 8, ousting co-founder and CEO Diane Greene and installing Microsoft veteran Paul Maritz in her place. EMC Replaces the Chief and Co-Founder of VMware, Silencing Talk of ... VMware CEO abruptly replaced Publ.Date : Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:13:27 GMT Cheney's staff censored EPA, ex-official alleges - Boston Globe
Boston Globe - WASHINGTON - Members of Vice President Dick Cheney's staff censored congressional testimony by a top federal official on the health threats posed by global warming, a former official of the Environmental Protection Agency said yesterday. Cheney’s Office Said to Edit Draft Testimony on Warming White House in climate change "cover up" Publ.Date : Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:36:02 GMT Iran test fires long and medium range missiles - Reuters
Reuters - By Fredrik Dahl TEHRAN, July 9 (Reuters) - Iran has test fired nine long- and medium-range missiles, including one which it has previously said could reach Israel and US bases in the region, state media reported on Wednesday. Iran Test-Fires Missile Capable of Reaching Israel (Update1) Iran test-fires Shahab-3 long-range missile Publ.Date : Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:02:53 GMT RSS For Web Pages |
PARLOT::Ebooks, Scripts,
Websites, and more... At Starbucks they obviously need coffee. To insure that they... Read More Coffee is heavily studied, but study results contradict one another.... Read More When you enter a coffee house, you have a multitude... Read More Home Coffee Roasting ? Makes all the differenceAs I sit... Read More Most coffee beans are grown in sub-tropical climates all over... Read More In Kenya coffee production dates back several hundred years. Coffee... Read More Having a hard time giving up your 4 cups of... Read More There are many refreshing iced coffee recipes available, and we... Read More The Europeans got their first taste of Turkish Coffee, and... Read More Here is an article that tells the secret of creating... Read More These studies begin to point the way to the more... Read More Pure Kona Coffee is gourmet coffee grown only on the... Read More Does your morning coffee cause you pain? Are you frustrated... Read More You can be a coffee lover without knowing much about... Read More Most dentist, particular those who specialize in cosmetic dentistry love... Read More Ahhhhh, coffee... a fantastic dark beverage that wakes us up... Read More Arabian coffee is the quintessential coffee of the world. Arabia... Read More Starbucks Coffee Company was founded in 1971 by three businessmen... Read More The barista is the Italian word for the skilled person... Read More Depending on how we look at it, mocha coffee may... Read More Like much of Hawaii, Kona offers ideal climate conditions for... Read More One of the most common complaints among coffee drinkers is... Read More With a "good" cup of coffee costing almost as much... Read More As you may have guessed, Arabica coffee gets its name... Read More Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the... Read More
Adsense
websites
Coffee is a commodity
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Coffee Consumption
Coffee Drink Basics
Home Coffee Roasting
Buy Only Fresh Gourmet Coffee Beans if You are Looking to Brew Flavorful Gourmet Coffee
Kenya Coffee History
Make the Switch! Coffee to Tea
Iced Coffee Recipes for Enjoying Chilled Espresso, Thai Iced Coffee And Many More Variations
Try the Tradition of Turkish Coffee and Taste the Difference
Cappuccino Secrets: Creating the Perfect Foam
Caffeine & Low Birth Weight Babies
Pure Kona Coffee
Does Your Morning Coffee Cause You Pain or Discomfort?
Gourmet Coffee Beans
A Little Secret Your Dentist Doesnt Want You To Know
Coffee Is A Historic Beverage, And It Makes For A Great Gift
History of Arabian Coffee
Starbucks Coffee Company
Portrait of a Barista
Mocha Coffee: Learn About the Source and Try Our Recipes for Making Great Mochas
How Is Kona Coffee Different?
Why Your Cup of Coffee in the Morning May Keep You Up All Night
The Best Cup of Drip Coffee Possible
Arabica Coffee
Fresh Gourmet Coffee
Affordable and Reliable Web Hosting Starting at $4.49/Month
Specialty Gourmet Coffee
Specialty gourmet coffee is a very hot commodity in today's... Read More
The Great Bean Mystery - Find the World?s Best Coffee
Who doesn't love solving a good mystery? Is the Loch... Read More
There is More to Motivation Than Meets the Coffee
The stress of unemployment can really take a toll on... Read More
History of Instant Coffee
Mention instant coffee to any connoisseur and you are sure... Read More
Arabica Coffee
As you may have guessed, Arabica coffee gets its name... Read More
Is Caffeine a Hero or a Villain in Your Life?
Many sober, law abiding people who would never dream of... Read More
How to Make a Great Tasting Cup of Coffee - Its Not Rocket Science
There is good coffee and absolutely abysmal coffee. Both may... Read More
Roast Your Own Coffee - Secrets Revealed
For years, the idea of roasting your own coffee beans... Read More
La Minita Coffee ? It?s in the Green Beans
La Minita; Spanish for "The Little Gold Mine" says it... Read More
Make Money In Your Own Coffee Business
A 2001 survey by the National Coffee Association indicated that... Read More
Coffee from Guatemala
In Guatemala coffee grows in the heart of what was... Read More
Arabica Coffee Beans Are Pricey Yet Priceless!
Arabica coffee beans are known for a better-flavored coffee. There... Read More
The Coffee Culture in the USA
It wasn't until I moved to the US that I... Read More
Choosing A Coffee Maker - Tips On Finding The Right Features
Choosing a good coffee maker is not a decision to... Read More
Ethiopian Coffee
Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, yet it is not... Read More
Russian Tea drinking - The beginning
It is believed history of Russian tea drinking tradition have... Read More
Italian Coffee - Something For Everyone
Espresso, caff latte, cappuccino; there would seem to be as... Read More
Gano Coffee - Can Coffee Be Good For You?
Coffee, in all sorts, could be a "pick me up... Read More
Coffee Grinders Jumpstart Your Java
All the experts agree. People who want the best flavor... Read More
Coffee - Is It The Most Popular Beverage Of All Time?
Around 850 A.D it is thought that a lone shepherd... Read More
Coffee Roasting De-mystified
How many different names have you run across for different... Read More
Coffee Cupping For The Fun Of It
Coffee cupping is a method to compare the different characteristics... Read More
Coffee and Depression: Coffee as an Antidepressant?
When you grab that morning cup of java, you're probably... Read More
Home Coffee Roasting
Home Coffee Roasting ? Makes all the differenceAs I sit... Read More
A Coffee Roaster For All Occasions
Coffee roasters and those who roast, brew and serve the... Read More
Coffee |