Even a little caffeine may harm fetus: Study

Pregnant women who consume caffeine - even about a cup of coffee daily - are at higher risk of giving birth to an underweight baby, researchers said yesterday.

The new findings published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) also linked any source of caffeine, including that from tea, cola, chocolate and some prescription drugs, to relatively slower fetal growth.

The findings are the latest in mounting evidence indicating the amount of caffeine a person consumes may directly impact one's health, especially when pregnant.