Last update: March 14, 2019
Moderately safe. Probably compatible.
Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended.
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Coffea arabica is Coffee in Latin, botanical name.
Is written in other languages:Coffea arabica is also known as
Coffea arabica belongs to these groups or families:
Main tradenames from several countries containing Coffea arabica in its composition:
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Infant intake after usual daily consumption of the mother is lower than usual recommended dose for neonatal apnea treatment.
Elimination-time period may last from few hours in adults, to 3-4 days in the newborn infant.
At higher dose (more than 300 mg per day) caffeine may induce irritability, tremor and insomnia in the infant. However, some infants may develop irritability at a lower dose; in those cases the mother should decide appropriate coffee intake. Some studies have failed to show harmful effect among infants whose mothers were strong coffee consumers even during pregnancy.
Daily intake as high as 1 liter or more has been associated to anemia and iron deficiency in mothers and breastfed infants. Also, has been related to the Raynaud's phenomenon in the nipple of nursing women.
Mean Caffeine content: 1 coffee cup: 100 mg, 1 black tea cup: 80 mg, 1 green tea cup: 50 mg, 1 liter of cola & soda and energizers beverages 100 to 340 mg.
See also Caffeine as medication.
The American Academy of Pediatrics rates it compatible with breastfeeding.
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