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Study: Caffeine increases risk of miscarriage

EVEN small amounts of caffeine should be avoided during pregnancy, experts in the US have warned.

Study: Caffeine increases risk of miscarriage

Tue, 22 Jan, 2008 - 00:00

Richard Porritt

A study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology found 200mg of caffeine a day doubled the risk of miscarriage.

The British Food Standards Agency guidelines recommend no more than four cups of coffee a day during pregnancy.

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