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Soluble coffee in pregnancy: is it possible or not?
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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Instant coffee during pregnancy: is it possible or not? This is one of the most common questions that women ask during pregnancy. After all, many cannot imagine their morning without this invigorating drink. But, as you know, a pregnant woman needs to watch her diet, because the substances she consumes directly affect the growing organism inside her. Therefore, we will consider whether it is possible to drink instant coffee, and whether it is harmful during pregnancy.
[ Is it possible to drink instant coffee during pregnancy?
Of course, you can drink coffee during pregnancy, but only in moderation, in some cases it is even useful. After all, coffee contains many useful substances that have a beneficial effect on the organs and systems of the body, but this applies exclusively to the natural drink, which is definitely not the case with instant coffee. In order to understand this, we will consider what this coffee is made of.
As is known, instant coffee is made from coffee beans, but not the best quality ones, namely those that have lost their marketable appearance or those beans that remain after harvesting. As a result, when they are converted into instant coffee, they lose their smell and taste. And in order for this coffee to at least somewhat resemble natural coffee, various chemicals are added to the composition.
Of course, like any other product, it has positive qualities - it is quick to prepare and has a long shelf life. But when it comes to the expectant mother, these advantages are insignificant, because instant coffee will not bring any benefit to either the mother or her child.
Therefore, it is better for pregnant women to refrain from drinking instant coffee.
Is instant coffee harmful during pregnancy?
Of course, the harm from instant coffee during pregnancy is real, and in order to be completely convinced of this, we will consider what kind of threat it carries.
First of all, if you drink instant coffee under any circumstances, try to limit yourself to one cup of coffee. And in some cases, it is advisable to give up coffee altogether, namely in the third trimester, because it is then that the child's nervous system is very sensitive to caffeine. Also, a large amount of coffee can lead to many complications during pregnancy and childbirth. This can be premature birth, miscarriages are possible in the early stages. As is known, coffee affects the normal metabolism of a pregnant woman, which in the future can lead to the fact that the child will be born with a low body weight.
Based on the data of scientists, it is known that when drinking coffee in large quantities during pregnancy, the risk of stillbirth and the development of diabetes in the future child may increase. In addition to diabetes, the development of multiple anomalies such as bone tissue development anomalies, heart defects, and anemia are possible. Also, the possibility of delayed mental and physical development of the child in the future is not excluded. Of course, without exception, the cardiovascular system also suffers.
Future mothers, try not to drink instant coffee during pregnancy. But if you suffer from hypotension, give preference to natural coffee, not in large quantities and with milk.