Some people think coffee has an adverse effect when taken. The proof is included in the coffee drinks are avoided by pregnant and lactating mothers for fear that consumption of caffeine in coffee can interfere with sleeping baby. But the allegation was not proven. At least in a study conducted by Santos Dr.Ina, researchers from Brazil. From the results of his research that, when pregnant drinking coffee does not interfere with babies, especially baby perceived difficulty sleeping due to coffee.
From the results, Santos concluded that caffeine consumption does not affect the baby sleep. He analyzed the sleep patterns of more than 4,200 babies born in 2004 in the city of Pelotas, Brazil, with a focus on 885 babies. Then the researchers interviewed those mothers who had a coffee habit before and after childbirth.
The study results showed that about one in five women with heavy caffeine drinkers considered to be during pregnancy, and more than 14 percent of them continue to drink caffeine in the baby weight until they reach the age of 3 months. Whereas in infants, nearly 14 percent of them are awake at night. Heavy coffee drinkers are defined as those who consumed 300 milligrams or more of caffeine per day, either through a coffee or other caffeinated beverages. According to the Mayo Clinic, two to four cups of brewed coffee contains between 200-300 milligrams of caffeine.
Although there are some indications that show that babies who are awake at night coming from heavy caffeine drinkers mothers during pregnancy and lactation, but the relationship is statistically insignificant. The researchers conclude, there is no evidence to suggest that caffeine consumption at a certain level can be associated with impaired sleep patterns in infants.
Lona Sandon, a registered dietitian and assistant professor of clinical nutrition at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, said that, although caffeine consumption in pregnant women and new mothers have long been a concern among pediatricians, but this is not too alarming, such as alcohol consumption or cigarettes.
Recommendation of pediatricians, mothers are often advised to limit caffeine consumption during pregnancy, for example, only one cup of coffee a day - or not drinking at all. Coffee is the central nervous system stimulant that can increase your baby's heartbeat in the womb, and can cause certain disorders. And after birth, baby may get caffeine through breast milk, "he said.
Although it does not interfere with baby sleep patterns, but the ability to consume caffeine can reduce the time off the mother.