11. Caffeine
It is important for you to keep a check on caffeine intake. See that you do not take more than 200mg a day as it can lead to miscarriage. Chocolate contains caffeine, and when you mix it with tea, coffee or other beverages you will be exceeding the recommended daily amount as 1.5 ounces of dark chocolate contains 31mg of caffeine. The same amount of milk chocolate contains 10mg caffeine.
Caffeine is also known to trigger heartburn. Many women experience heartburn during pregnancy due to physical and hormonal changes. One should avoid or limit the intake of chocolate in this situation to alleviate heartburn.
12. Fat And Calories
Too much consumption of chocolate or chocolate products such as cocoa butter, may cause excess weight gain because of the increased fat and calorie intake. Putting on excess weight will, therefore, cause varicose veins, gestational diabetes, hypertension and increased risk of C-section delivery. One ounce of dark chocolate contains 150 calories and nine grams of fat. Similarly, milk chocolate contains 150 calories and 8.5g fat.