A pregnant woman asks the nurse, "I'm a big coffee drinker. Will the caffeine in my coffee hurt my baby?" Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "The caffeine in coffee has been linked to birth defects.".
B) "Caffeine has been shown to cause growth restriction in the fetus.".
C) "Caffeine is a stimulant and needs to be avoided completely.".
D) "If you keep your intake to less than 300 mg/day, you should be okay.".
D
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The effect of caffeine intake during pregnancy on fetal growth and development is still unclear. However, a recent study showed that moderate caffeine consumption (less than 300 mg per day) does not appear to be a major contributing factor in miscarriage or preterm birth. The relationship of caffeine to growth restriction remains undetermined. A final conclusion cannot be made at this time as to whether there is a correlation between high caffeine intake and miscarriage due to lack of sufficient studies. Birth defects have not been linked to caffeine consumption,
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