RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Caffeine during pregnancy? In moderation. JF Canadian Family Physician JO Can Fam Physician FD The College of Family Physicians of Canada SP 801 OP 803 VO 46 IS 4 A1 Koren, G YR 2000 UL http://www.cfp.ca/content/46/4/801.abstract AB QUESTION: Many of my female patients, those who plan pregnancy or have conceived, are afraid of any intake of caffeine. This often makes their lives miserable during pregnancy. Is this justified scientifically? ANSWER: Motherisk's recent meta-analysis suggests that the risks for miscarriage and fetal growth retardation increase only with daily doses of caffeine above 150 mg/d, equivalent to six typical cups of coffee a day. It is possible that some of this presumed risk is due to confounders, such as cigarette smoking.