It just might. And in the long run, daily caffeine consumption will likely affect your own health. Before we discuss how your baby is affected by caffeine, let s talk about your own body s response.
Caffeine is a powerful stimulant.
It s a chemical substance that occurs naturally in about 60 different plants. The caffeine you consume through soft drinks, coffee, medications, and chocolate may be naturally extracted from plants or synthetically manufactured, but either way, it has detrimental side effects. One of caffeine s most noticeable side effects is sleep deprivation. Within an hour of drinking one cup of coffee, caffeine usually reaches its peak in your bloodstream, and it stays in your bloodstream for four to six hours. Those who abstain from caffeine fall asleep quicker and sleep more soundly.