http://caffeineteratogen.pbwiki.com/ RecentChanges for Caffeine's effects on babies en http://caffeineteratogen.pbwiki.com/feedlogo.gif http://pbwiki.com/ PBwiki 1.3.8 support@pbwiki.com http://caffeineteratogen.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (Katherine) Katherine edited FrontPage]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:30:37 +0000 mod http://caffeineteratogen.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (Katherine) Katherine edited FrontPage]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:28:49 +0000 mod http://caffeineteratogen.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (Katherine) Katherine edited FrontPage]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:27:14 +0000 mod http://caffeineteratogen.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (Katherine) Katherine edited FrontPage]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:26:27 +0000 mod http://caffeineteratogen.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (Katherine) Katherine edited FrontPage Why Caffeine? It seems so harmless.
Why caffeine? Why not talk about an obvious teratogen like street drugs or alcohol?
like aspirin Tylenol or tylenol, Aspirin, but it is potentially harmful.
We are not all heroin or marijuana users, but almost every person will consume some form of caffeine in their lifetime. It is a social drug and has with many beneficial effects. Whenever caffeine is mentioned, many mention, most people think of the a freshly brewed cup of coffee. The advantageous effect is clear here: it gives someone the energy that they are going to need for the day.
The negative effects that caffeine has on babies are not extreme, but studies do show that there is room for defects to develop.
Unfortunately, research is still very ambiguous and not much has been done in recent years to be able to definitively conclude how dangerous of]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:26:04 +0000 mod http://caffeineteratogen.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (Katherine) Katherine edited FrontPage . . . Is it a Teratogen?
Terato-what?
teratogen (defined on Dictionary.com) is "an agent, such as a virus, a drug, or radiation, that can cause malformations in an embryo or fetus."
There are many teratogens that have been discovered and are still being discovered by scientists. Some examples of these dangerous agents include thalidomide, lead, cocaine, alcohol, x-rays, prozac, antibiotics and tobacco.
Recently, research is being done to determine how harmful caffeine is to an expectant mother's fetus.
Think of the story of Wicked. Because the mother drank a green elixir (an alcoholic drink) while she was pregnant, her daughter Elphaba was born with a green complexion and people came to think of her as an “unnaturally green” monster.
But where is this talk of creating a monster coming from?
word up teratogen into its Greek origins,
“teras” means monster, and “gen” means create.
However, it's Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:58:32 +0000 mod http://caffeineteratogen.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (Katherine) Katherine edited FrontPage -Speeds up breathing rate
-Increases general rate of metabolism
-Postpones fatigue
-Increases production of stomach acid and urine (it is a diuretic)
-Relaxes smooth muscles; notably the bronchial muscle.
-Can aggravate any present conditions (i.e. diarrhea)
-PsychologicallyIn general, caffeine is simply psychologically and physically stimulating
By the way, caffeine is not only found in coffee! It can be contained in other beverages and foods, such as teas, certain types of aspirins (Excedrin) and over-the-counter drugs, soft drinks, and chocolate. Although they are trace amounts, it is important to know of its presence.
Academic Research
]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:54:06 +0000 mod http://caffeineteratogen.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (Katherine) Katherine edited FrontPage Terato-what?
A teratogen is "an agent, such as a virus, a drug, or radiation, that can cause malformations in an embryo or fetus."
prozac, antibiotics and tobacco.
Recently, research is being done to determine how harmful caffeine is to an expectant mother's fetus.
Is caffeine something that pregnant women should refrain from completely?
However, it's not as if someone consumes a teratogen and out pops a baby monster. Basically, this just causes abnormal development of the fetus to take place. The extent of the birth defects or abnormalities relate directly to what and how much of the teratogen was taken in.
Why Caffeine? It seems so harmless.
not teratogens talk about an obvious teratogen like street drugs or alcohol?
We are not all heroin or marijuana users, but almost eve]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:43:55 +0000 mod http://caffeineteratogen.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (Katherine) Katherine edited FrontPage Terato-what?
A teratogen is "an agent, such as a virus, a drug, or radiation, that can cause malformations in an embryo or fetus."
Don’t Create a Monster!
A mother-to-be is increasing the chancesThere are many teratogens that her baby will be born with birth defects have been discovered and are still being discovered by consuming scientists. Some examples of these dangerous agents include thalidomide, lead, cocaine, alcohol, x-rays, prozac, and tobacco.
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. . . Is it a teratogen? Teratogen?
Terato-what?
According to Dictionary.com, aA teratogen is "an agent, such as a virus, a drug, or radiation, that can cause malformations in an embryo or fetus."
Don’t Create a Monster!
A mother-to-be is increasing the chances that her baby will be born with birth defects by consuming a teratogen like caffeine.
Don't forget; it only hurts the ones you love the most. . .
Sources
www.dictionary.comTeratogen. (2002). Retrieved October 14, 2007, from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/teratogen
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http://www.faqs.org/nutrition/Ca-De/Caffeine.html
]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:59:22 +0000 mod http://caffeineteratogen.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (Kristen) Kristen edited FrontPage Postnatal development can show effects of caffeine as well. Breastfeeding studies are still quite inconclusive, but the American Academy of Pediatrics has listed that it is acceptable for the mother to consume caffeine while breastfeeding. The half-life of caffeine for people is 2.5-6 hours, but for infants it can be 40-130 hours because of the underdevelopment of enzymes in the liver. This means women that consume 2-3 cups per day may have babies that are restless sleepers or irritable. (Watkinson, 1985)
Conclusions
inconclusive. While this Whilethis is true, almost all researchers agree that a cup a day will not do any harm. It has the potential for harm, so caution must be used beused when taking this drug. We have classified caffeine as a weak teratogen, but it should not be combined with other social drugs, such as alcohol and tobacco. So go ahead and have that cup of coffee and a chocolate bar!
Don't forget; it only hurts the on]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:41:02 +0000 mod http://caffeineteratogen.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (Kristen) Kristen edited FrontPage Unfortunately, research is still very ambiguous and not much has been done in recent years.
It never hurt to take caffeine before I was pregnant, though.
Actually....
Physiological Effects of Caffeine:
-Heartbeat increase
]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:36:02 +0000 mod http://caffeineteratogen.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (Kristen) Kristen edited FrontPage However, it's not as if someone consumes a teratogen and out pops a baby monster. Basically, this just causes abnormal development of the fetus to take place. The extent of the birth defects or abnormalities relate directly to what and how much of the teratogen was taken in.
Why Caffeine? It seems so harmless.
Why did we choose caffeine? Why not teratogens like street drugs or alcohol?
We are not all heroin or marijuana users, but almost every person will consume some form of caffeine in their lifetime. It is a social drug.
Its effects are obviously not extreme, but research shows there is room for defects to develop.
Possibly the most helpful result of this study was the effects caffeine can have on the placenta. Nehlig found that it was "vasoconstrictive", but not from the umbilical cord. The study showed the restrictive blood flow coming from inside the placenta in the intervillious space, and that it is "significantly diminished" after on]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:29:12 +0000 mod http://caffeineteratogen.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (Kristen) Kristen edited FrontPage Possibly the most helpful result of this study was the effects caffeine can have on the placenta. Nehlig found that it was "vasoconstrictive", but not from the umbilical cord. The study showed the restrictive blood flow coming from inside the placenta in the intervillious space, and that it is "significantly diminished" after only 2 cups of coffee.
Postnatal Development; Caffeine and Breastfeeding
IBS, hyperactivity, hycaffeineteratogen - Editingperactivity, tinnitis, and in rare occasions, SIDS. (Nehlig, 1994) 1994)
Another study done by Drs Watkinson and Fried at Carleton University showed
Postnatal development can show effects of caffeine as well. Breastfeeding studies are still quite inconclusive, but the American Academy of Pediatrics has listed that it is acceptable for the mo]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:11:44 +0000 mod http://caffeineteratogen.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (Kristen) Kristen edited FrontPage Caffeine: a teratogen?
Terato-what?
teratogen is:
An is "an agent, such as a virus, a drug, or radiation, that can cause malformations in an embryo or fetus. fetus."
Don’t Create a Monster!
A mother-to-be is increasing the chances that her baby will be born with birth defects by consuming a teratogen like caffeine.
Possibly the most helpful result of this study was the effects caffeine can have on the placenta. Nehlig found that it was "vasoconstrictive", but not from the umbilical cord. The study showed the restrictive blood flow coming from inside the placenta in the intervillious space, and that it is "significantly diminished" after only 2 cups of coffee.
Postnatal Development; Caffeine and Breastfeeding
mental and social development of the rat. rat-some would not interact with other Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:05:50 +0000 mod http://caffeineteratogen.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (Kristen) Kristen edited FrontPage Don’t Create a Monster!
A mother-to-be is increasing the chances that her baby will be born with birth defects by consuming a teratogen like caffeine.
the Broadway Musical, Wicked: because story of Wicked. Because the mother drinking drank a green elixir (an alcoholic drink) while she was pregnant, her daughter Elphaba was born with a green complexion and people came to think of her as an “unnaturally green” monster.
Where is all this talk of creating a monster coming from?
When we split the word up into its Greek origins,
Why Caffeine? It seems so harmless.
Why did we choose caffeine? Why not teratogens like street drugs or alcohol?
lifetime. Its It is a social drug.
Its effects are obviously not extreme, but research shows there is room for defects to develop.
It is a normal dru]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2007 08:43:17 +0000 mod http://caffeineteratogen.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (Kristen) Kristen edited FrontPage Academic Research
Prenatal Development
DueThere has been no evidence to suggest that coffee has an effect on women's fertility. Due to ethics, little to no research has been done to human fetuses. However, some studies have found conclusive evidence in experiments done with animals, such as rats and chicken embryos. One such example was done by a student at Michigan when he injected 16 different chicken embryos with different dilutions of caffeine and Vitamin A, a known teratogen. Those that received 100% caffeine died by the second day, but those that had diluted solutions of caffeine (.009%-6%) seemed to develop normally by Day 3. A different study was done at the University of Wisconsin Medical School that focused more on the cardiovascular development of four chicken embryos. For this study they injected two embryos]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2007 01:37:02 +0000 mod http://caffeineteratogen.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (Kristen) Kristen edited FrontPage Prenatal Development
Due to ethics, little to no research has been done to human fetuses. However, some studies have found conclusive evidence in experiments done with animals, such as rats and chicken embryos. One such example was done by a student at Michigan when he injected 16 different chicken embryos with different dilutions of caffeine and Vitamin A, a known teratogen. Those that received 100% caffeine died by the second day, but those that had diluted solutions of caffeine (.009%-6%) seemed to develop normally by Day 3. A different study was done at the University of Wisconsin Medical School that focused more on the cardiovascular development of four chicken embryos. For this study they injected two embryos with caffeine after 3-3 1/2 days of incubation, and left two as they were. The results "produced a dose-dependent decrease in end diastolic volume, stroke volume, cardiac output, and ejection fraction." (Bruyere, 1987) Also, the maximum heartrate increase was 30% in an hour, but the re]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2007 01:34:46 +0000 mod