My friend wants to know if it's okay for her to indulge in a can of coke each day? her cravings are so bad that if she doesnt drink it, she feels like she's going mad.

Generally, it’s safe to drink coke during pregnancy. However as with everything else, best to do it in moderate amounts. Regular intake of coke results in empty calories without any other nutrients and being pregnant you will want to make every calorie count. You should not let soft drinks like coke and its caloric content substitute other healthier drinks that you can drink instead. Also, remember to consider that the recommended caffeine intake of no more than 200 mg per day during pregnancy. A can of coke contains about 35 to 55 mg of caffeine so do drink it in moderation especially if you have other sources of caffeine in your diet.