it's not a great idea. although the jury is still out on this subject most energy drinks come with a warning that pregnant women children and those sensitive to caffeine shouldn’t drink them. there are many negative nutritional consequences associated with most energy drinks. as you may know keeping your weight under control during pregnancy is critical to your health and that of your unborn baby. unless they are low in sugar or reduced / lo-carb these beverages are loaded with sugar and empty calories. energy drinks also contain too much sodium which may lead to fluid retention hypertension and electrolyte irregularities. besides caffeine these drinks may also contain contain an ingredient called taurine ;although it occurs naturally in the body it may cause tachycardia and heart palpations. some taurine used in these drinks is artificial and may lead to seizures and other organ disturbances. as you may also know the unborn baby is also receiving this chemical ingredient and may experience the same negative cardiac effects. energy drinks contain other preservatives flavors and coloring chemicals that may also be injurious to you and your unborn child. please discuss this question with your obstetrics and gemological professional before consuming this beverage.
is it safe for me to drink a monster energy drink while im pregnant?