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Does cool drinks like thumsup, sprite, and chocolates are harmful to pregnant ladies?
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Most soft drinks such as colas contain caffeine. Caffeine is known to cross the placenta barrier and reach the growing baby. In small doses caffeine doesn't harm your baby, but excess caffeine could decrease blood flow to the placenta and affect your growing baby.
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