What are the dangers of drinking cola during pregnancy?

　　Summer has arrived, and a cup of Coke can cool you down and quench your thirst on a hot day. However, it should be noted that pregnant women should not drink a large amount of cola, because drinking cola may affect fetus development. Therefore, experts suggest that pregnant women should give up cola. Refreshing, refreshing, refreshing and delicious are the most direct compliments to people's love for Coke. Especially now that the weather is getting warmer and the temperature is beginning to rise, Coke has become many people's favorite to relieve the heat in summer. At this time, some female Even if you are pregnant, you still can't resist the temptation of a can of refreshing Coke in the hot summer, but can the expectant mother drink Coke? Does Coke have any side effects on the expectant mother? Is it harmful to the fetus in the belly? Let's answer these questions together.

　　The delicious and refreshing Coke is a favorite of many people. Whenever you are hot or thirsty, it is really comfortable and enjoyable to take a few big sips. In this regard, Director Liu Haitang, an obstetrics expert at Hemei, said that expectant mothers must be more vigilant and pay attention to the fact that if you have always liked cola drinks, it is best to drink less after pregnancy, otherwise it will cause obstacles to the growth and development of the fetus.

　　In this regard, there are also relevant reports pointing out that since cola drink is an aerated drink containing cola bean extract, the cola bean extract contains coffee Because caffeine can quickly pass through the placenta and affect the fetus. Therefore, when expectant mothers drink a large amount of cola, the fetus will be affected by caffeine, which is likely to cause the fetus to suffer from congenital diseases. disease。

　　In this regard, obstetrician Dr. Liu Haitang pointed out that an ordinary bottle of cola contains about 50 mg of caffeine, and an oral dose of caffeine reaches more than 1 gram. However, such a dose is enough to cause the body's central nervous system nerve Systemic excitement, rapid breathing, tachycardia, insomnia, vertigo, tinnitus and other symptoms. Even taking less than 1 gram of caffeine can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, palpitations and other symptoms in some people due to stimulation of the gastric mucosa.

　　Since fetuses are particularly sensitive to caffeine, and some drinks even contain 2.4% to 2.6% of caffeine, clonidine and other alkaloids, some pregnant women may experience mild poisoning symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, and accelerated heartbeat after drinking it. This may affect the development of important organs such as the fetal brain, heart, and liver, and even cause congenital diseases after birth. Therefore, pregnant women should be careful about drinking caffeinated beverages.

　　Researchers have previously conducted experiments on mice and found that caffeine can cause congenital defects and delayed bone development in offspring. According to the US FDA pregnancy drug safety classification standards, it belongs to level C. It can be inferred that caffeine can have adverse effects on fetal development, and pregnant women are advised not to drink caffeinated beverages such as cola.

　　Obstetrician Dr. Liu Haitang said that if the expectant mother has drank a lot of Coke or was a Coke enthusiast before pregnancy, for the sake of the baby's health, healthy It is best to quit cola, especially for expectant mothers who often drink cola after pregnancy. Hospital Conduct relevant prenatal check-ups to understand and grasp the baby's current growth and development. To ensure the healthy development of your baby.