Nutrition and lifestyle
Australian pregnancy guidance suggests limiting caffeine to around 200 mg a day, roughly two espresso-based coffees, and remembering that tea, cola, energy drinks and chocolate contribute too. Evidence linking moderate caffeine to reduced fertility is weak, so there is no need to quit entirely unless advised.
Also known as: coffee and fertility, caffeine in pregnancy
Sources
- Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (pregnancybirthbaby.org.au)
- Food Standards Australia New Zealand (foodstandards.gov.au)
Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.