International health guidelines advise limiting coffee intake during pregnancy due to concerns about caffeine—a known stimulant—and its potential impact on fetal brain development. While some research has suggested a correlation between increased coffee consumption during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental challenges in children, including traits associated with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the question remains: Is coffee the culprit?
A recent study aimed to clarify this complex issue by examining the effects of coffee consumption during pregnancy on child neurodevelopment. Researchers analyzed data from tens of thousands of pregnant women over a span of two decades.
The findings revealed that, after controlling for variables such as genetics and socioeconomic status, there was no significant causal relationship between drinking coffee during pregnancy and the emergence of neurodevelopmental difficulties in children. This suggests that, based on current recommendations, expectant mothers can feel reassured about their daily coffee consumption without a heightened risk of ADHD or related issues in their children.
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