Can I Drink Hot Cocoa While Pregnant?

Can I Drink Hot Cocoa While Pregnant?

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Pregnancy is a time when a woman has to be more careful about what she eats and drinks; you do not always realize it but the things a woman eats and drinks during pregnancy can really impact the pregnancy and the child (post-birth). Many obstetricians will advise that you keep your caffeine intake to less than 200mg a day; however, while hot cocoa can have some caffeine in it, it has some very nice benefits for pregnancy that might make consuming the caffeine worth being your daily allotment.
The caffeine. The range of damage caffeine can have during a pregnancy is something under big debate. Some studies suggest that consuming more than 200 mg of caffeine per day during pregnancy could increase the risk of miscarriage by 2x. Depending on the brand of hot cocoa, it will contain more or less caffeine. Hot cocoa K-Cups often are lower in caffeine count.

Calcium for the bones. Hot cocoa often has some calcium in it from the ingredients, especially if you do prepare it with milk. A cup of hot cocoa can have as much as 285 mg of calcium; having an appropriate amount of calcium in your daily diet can make sure your nerve, muscle and blood clotting (healthy blood clotting) are good to go. The calcium in the hot cocoa will also help keep your bones in good shape during your pregnancy; if you do not have enough calcium in your diet during pregnancy, you could experience a higher likelihood of osteoporosis. The calcium is also good for the baby's bone development.
Antioxidants. We have talked about this one before; hot cocoa is a good source of antioxidants. You do want to be careful of these while you are pregnant, however, you can still get some great benefits from these when you drink hot chocolate K-Cups. Antioxidants work with your body to fight the free radicals from launching havoc on your body (and your baby's!). Free radicals can create health problems such as heart disease and even cancer. When consuming antioxidants during pregnancy, some studies have shown that this can lead to a baby less inclined to asthma and wheezing disorders.

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You can experience all of these health benefits from other sources but what other sources give you these great health benefits with the deliciousness of hot chocolate? When you use a K-Cup, you get that sweet, creamy deliciousness in a minute and without a big cleanup.