What To Eat While Pregnant: Food Guide And Cheat Sheet

Coffee is another concern for many expectant moms. Caffeine has been linked to low birth weights, so Health Canada recommends pregnant women consume no more than 300 mg daily. (This may not be a problem if you suffer from morning sickness; many women don’t want coffee when they’re feeling nauseated.)

“Caffeine will cross the placenta into the baby and have a stimulating effect,” says Phillipson-Webb. But it’s important to note that not all coffee is caffeinated equally. “The caffeine content varies by type of coffee and method of preparation,” says Lovelace, adding that drip coffee contains the most (typically 140 to 240 mg of caffeine per eight ounces, or 240 mL), followed by brewed coffee, and then instant.