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Caffeine crosses the placenta and blood levels in the developing baby are similar to those found in the mother’s blood. There is no good evidence to suggest that caffeine ingested in moderate amounts (up to four or five cups a day) harms the developing baby or causes problems, such as miscarriage or premature birth. However, large amounts of caffeine are not recommended in pregnancy as they might be associated with problems such as miscarriage, so you should avoid drinking more than five cups of coffee a day. Indeed, it is probably best to avoid taking that much caffeine even if you are not pregnant. Interestingly, many women go off coffee in the first few weeks of pregnancy. This might be the body’s own way of limiting caffeine exposure in your developing baby.