The NY Times reported yesterday on a study linking 200 milligrams of caffeine a day with increased risk of miscarriage in pregnant women. This is a good reminder to cut back, or better yet eliminate caffeine during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester.

If you’re having trouble giving up the comfort of something warm in the morning, switching to tea is a great option. To reduce caffeine even further, pour a small amount of hot water over your tea bag and let it steep for 30 seconds. Then discard this water and refill your mug, letting the same tea bag steep to your desired taste level. This will remove about 80% of the caffeine in the tea and doesn’t alter the flavor.