For the Non-Believers

Caffeine in Beverages and Chocolate¹⁰

ITEM MILLIGRAMS OF CAFFEINE AVERAGE RANGE COFFEE (8-oz. cup) Brewed, drip method Brewed, percolator Instant 184 128 104 96-288 64-272 48-192 TEA (8-oz. cup) Brewed, major U.S. brands Brewed, imported brands Instant Iced (12-oz. Glass) 64 96 48 70 33-144 40-176 40-80 67-76 Caffeinated soft drinks (12 oz.) 36 30-60 Hot cocoa (12 oz.) 6.4 3.2-32 Chocolate milk beverage (8 oz.) 5 2-7 Milk chocolate (1 oz.) 6 1-15 Dark chocolate, semi-sweet (1 oz.) 20 5-35 Baker's chocolate (1 oz.) 26 26 Chocolate-flavored syrup (1 oz.) 4 4

Source: U.S. FDA and National Soft Drink Association

A pregnant woman should not consume ANY caffeine: Experts and studies have stated that "moderate" levels of caffeine have not been found to have a negative effect on pregnancy. The definition of "moderate" varies anywhere from 150 mg - 300 mg a day.

So considering that two cups of coffee a day is considered safe I think that half a pepsi should be manageable. :-p