https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:21:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it/page/2#post-493526 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:20:12 +0000 cheert16 493526@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drink about 2-3 cups of coffee a week (def not everyday) and look to it as more of a treat now than anything. I have basically stopped drinking all soda cus it just doesnt taste good anymore! I still love myself an iced tea- but i try not to drink it the day i had my coffee (md iced from DD). I bascially allow myself 1-2 caffeinated beverages a day- depending on the day. Most days its just 1. Moderation is the name of the game with caffeine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it/page/2#post-492881 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:25:59 +0000 pinkcupcake 492881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went cold turkey during the first trimester and totally cut it out. I am a huge coffee drinker (like, sometimes I can have two Ventis in one day) so it was absolute torture. </p> <p>Once I hit second trimester, I started to slowly have a little bit of caffeine again, but I limited it to one cup per day, or 100 MG of caffeine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it/page/2#post-491984 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:36:51 +0000 mrsmoreau 491984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>one cup of coffee a day for me - sometimes i cheat and have 1.5 cups.... but that's a HUGE decrease from my typical 3-4 cups per day. had a killer caffeine headache for a whole week after BFP </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it/page/2#post-491972 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:34:41 +0000 Mrsbells 491972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I avoided it altogether except for hot chocolate and chocolate </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it/page/2#post-491896 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:12:09 +0000 sorrycharlie 491896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sweetchic: my OB's office said the national rec by march of dimes is less than 300, so they say less than 200 to be safe (so if you go over, you're ok instead of panicking!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it/page/2#post-491894 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:11:25 +0000 sorrycharlie 491894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't during first tri aside from occasional coke - but only because I was so sick I didn't want any coffee. I drank it during pregnancy, maybe medium hot or iced per 1-2 days? my baby is totally fine and not hyperactive, like some people told me she would be. *eye roll* </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it/page/2#post-490473 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 08:19:07 +0000 ValentineMommy 490473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had none during the first tri and half of the second - which, as a big coffee drinker was HARD. Then I started drinking decaf coffee and caffeine free coke (which have trace amounts) near the end of the second tri. Now, at 35w, I'll drink an iced tea on a special occasion, but that's about it. I feel totally guilty about it too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it/page/2#post-486325 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:17:27 +0000 Happygal 486325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's interesting how varied doctors can be with this topic! I'm not pregnant, but have been trying to cut back a bit. I've been using a smaller mug, and standing by the machine while it's brewing to enjoy the smell. I try to really savor my one cup. I realized that the ritual of coffee--grinding the beans, enjoying the smell, and so on, is a big part of enjoying my morning coffee, not just slurping down the liquid itself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it/page/2#post-486306 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:12:29 +0000 Meridian 486306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB's office recommended NO coffee/caffeine during the first trimester!! AGHH! But based on everything I've read and heard, under 200 mg of caffeine is ok... </p> <p>So over the weekend I bought myself a pack of half-caff coffee and am trying to get used to it (not nearly as tasty as my extra bold coffee!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it/page/2#post-486254 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:54:33 +0000 LindsayInNY 486254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't go without my coffee! I have one cup at home as I get ready and one cup at work. I think once we are in fact pregnant (TTC now), I'll cut back to 1/2 cup at home. I definitely need caffeine to some extend but the morning cup is almost out of habit now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it/page/2#post-486083 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:10:06 +0000 tororojo 486083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The farther along I get, the more I want soda! Yesterday I had a Dr. Pepper at a restaurant + 1.5 refills...it was just so good! As long as you're not slamming Red Bull, I think it's fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it/page/2#post-484704 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 21:03:42 +0000 shopaholic 484704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladyfingers: LOL! Have you heard anything about Green Tea causing cramps and pre-term labor? I know I stayed far away from Green tea during the TWW while TTC and first trimester. I still haven't dared drink any yet, but not sure if I should be worried about that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it/page/2#post-484609 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:38:04 +0000 Smurfette 484609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not a coffee drinker, but I do drink 1-2 Diet Coke's a day. I know that it is under the limit for the day. So I don't feel bad about having them at all. My doctor said that she had one a day with all her pregnancies as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it/page/2#post-484548 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:24:36 +0000 Arden 484548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had NONE while TTC and during my first and second trimesters, but when I got to my third I was so exhausted and craving coffee all the time so I asked my midwife and she gave me the go-ahead to have 1-2 cups a day.<br /> Since then I've been drinking 1 frappe every day or two, and it's glorious. It seriously makes me happy. I suddenly start smiling again. So worth it.... haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it/page/2#post-484547 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:24:10 +0000 yoursilverlining 484547@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't worry much about it; I continued to drink a cup or two of tea a day which is what I drank before pregnancy. Honestly, we have such a litigious society and err of the side of caution so much in regards to pregnancy here that if the AAP says 1-2 cups of coffee/soda/etc a DAY are ok, you know the actual "safe amount" is higher than that. I don't see any reason to stress yourself out over what-ifs if you stay well under the cautionary limit to begin with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it#post-484534 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:19:18 +0000 ladyfingers 484534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I still have it now and then. I was a total caffeine addict before, so I totally stopped when I got pregnant and now basically I'll have a cup of coffee if I'm EXHAUSTED (I think I've had three small ones my whole pregnancy) and no refills. Or I'll have iced tea now and then when we go out, occasionally a Diet Coke. This morning I got a green tea at Starbucks, got a grande too and it probably had more caffeine than I should have had. But again, I rarely if ever drink it anymore so I feel better about it.</p> <p>Really I'm more scared of it keeping me up since I have a hard enough time sleeping.</p> <p>You know what really irks me? When the server goes, "Decaf?" in this judgmental tone of voice when I order a coffee. I'm like, biatch, if I wanted a decaf I surely would have asked for one ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it#post-484527 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:17:26 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 484527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not a coffee drinker, and most of the tea that sounds good right now is fruit tea. I do have the occasional pop, but its mostly clear pops which are caffeine-free in Canada. But I keep a tally, and as long as I don't go over 200mg (or a rough equivalent), I feel okay with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it#post-484520 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:15:03 +0000 loveisstrange 484520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drank caffeine (like 2-4 cans of soda a week) through my pregnancy because I craved it like crazy. C was definitely not low birth weight, she was 10lbs 8oz. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it#post-484470 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:53:15 +0000 MrsBeachyBaby 484470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had one cup of coffee at the start then it grossed me out and at about 7 months. I drank caffeine free soda when I did drink soda. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it#post-484463 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:50:29 +0000 Grace 484463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always had a coffee 3x a week or so, and the only thing I've changed is that I have a small size instead of med or large. Moderation in everything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it#post-484451 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:43:57 +0000 shopaholic 484451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm pretty BAD! I drink Iced Tea every day! I've been drinking Coke a lot too since the pregnancy. Something makes me crave it! I tried quitting my iced tea habit cold-turkey in the beginning of the pregnancy but I would get terrible headaches and the Dr. said it was caffeine-withdrawals. The OB did not seem concerned if I had some iced tea or Coke 1-2xs a day, so I just try to be mindful of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it#post-484443 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:40:28 +0000 prettylizy 484443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm firmly in the camp of 'all things in moderation' when it comes to pregnancy eating. I say go for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it#post-484424 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:33:59 +0000 gracecat 484424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think you are ok. I continued to drink lattes and soda during pregnancy though not more than one per day. I also had plenty of chocolate and baby is nice and big and healthy. I figured if I wanted to have these things after baby is born and while breastfeeding I better get her used to it a little. Funny now that she is born I am scared to have any caffeine lest it should interfere with her sleeping even a little bit. Dont worry so much!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it#post-484133 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 15:42:40 +0000 hilsy85 484133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a half cup of coffee a few times a week during the 2nd and 3rd tri...my Ob gave me the go ahead, and said she had a cup a day with each of her 3 pregnancies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it#post-484035 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 14:31:02 +0000 Cherrybee 484035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not an ounce has passed my lips since my BFP. I switched to decaff tea and coffee while we were TTC anyway and, besides, I'm so off coffee right now! I don't like chocolate particularly so that hasn't been a hardship. We only buy caffeine free Coke for home and, if I'm in a restaurant or a pub I'll order sparkling water or an OJ. </p> <p>I have no idea whether it's bad for the baby or not but I thought why risk it for something I don't really need to have. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it#post-484005 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 14:12:40 +0000 MamaBehr 484005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I cut back on caffeine while I was pregnant, but that probably means I drank what a "heavy" coffee drinker drinks, instead of the RIDICULOUS amount of caffeine I normally consume..... My daughter was born just fine and certainly wasn't undersized (which can be a side effect of excess caffeine) she was 9lbs 6oz! </p> <p>I wasn't too religious about following all the "don't eat this or do this" pregnancy rules though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it#post-483986 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 14:06:33 +0000 Foodnerd81 483986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had cut way back on caffeine while TTC, which I think was good because pretty early on coffee just started to be disgusting to me, couldn't imagine having any. Now it doesn't sound that bad but since I'm out of the habit, I've stayed away. I will have iced tea or regular coke when I really need a pick me up or to settle my stomach. </p> <p>My original plan (pre BFP) was to switch to decaf, but then I started reading about the chemicals they use to decaffeinate it so I figured a little of the real stuff would be fine if not better than decaf. Not sure what I'll do later but I think I will keep it as an occasional treat. Plus, it should help my headaches if I'm less used to it, I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it#post-483985 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 14:05:40 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 483985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think it is a big deal and consumed caffeine during my pregnancy. My OB was very comfortable with it....she totally gave me the go ahead! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it#post-483960 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 13:56:31 +0000 Pepper 483960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm really sensitive to caffeine, so I didn't drink much of it pre pregnancy. When I bought coffee, I'd always get half caff. Now that I'm pregnant, I stick to decaf drinks, but I still eat chocolate. I've been craving Chick fil a sweet tea... I'm guessing there is very little caffeine in it, so I may start having it again every so often. It's my favorite! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/caffeine-amp-pregnancy-whats-your-take-on-it#post-483958 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 13:55:06 +0000 maybebaby 483958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septemberlove: I was not interested in coffee in early pregnancy, but since feeling better I have one to two cups of half caff per day and sometimes a low-caff cup of tea in the afternoon. Soda here and there. I don't feel badly about it but have definitely had well-meaning people ask "are you sure you can drink that?" My MIL tried to not serve me coffee at Christmas and I had to explain to her that a little is ok. </p>