Caffeine
High levels of caffeine can result in babies having a low birthweight, which can increase the risk of health problems in later life. Too much caffeine can also cause miscarriage.
Black Tea
Black tea types include Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Lapsang Souchong, Assam, Ceylon, Darjeeling, and many more.
Carbonated Drinks (Soda, Pop)
Many carbonated soft drinks contain caffeine and lots of sugar. Check the ingredients thoroughly before consuming.
Coca-Cola
Be careful with all varieties, including diet versions.
Coffee
Do not have more than 200mg of caffeine a day.
Green Tea
Green tea can contain as much caffeine as regular black tea.
Guarana
Herbal Tea
There's little information on the safety of herbal and green teas in pregnancy, so it's best to drink them in moderation.
Green tea contains caffeine.
Kola Nut
Kola nuts contain caffeine.
Matcha
Matcha is finely ground tea leaves, and contains caffeine. It can be added to many dishes for flavouring or colouring.
Pepsi
Be careful with all varieties, including diet versions.