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Feb 2024
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How Much Caffeine Is Safe In Pregnancy?

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins
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Listen in to learn what's considered a safe amount of caffeine during pregnancy.

Get info on the amount of caffeine in many common beverages (like Starbucks) at the Center For Science In The Public Interest - https://www.cspinet.org/caffeine-chart

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