https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 11 May 2026 03:15:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2002798 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 14:58:09 +0000 Oliviapope 2002798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just have to chime in on the Expecting Better love - this was the best book for me to read in the first tri, really helped me keep a good perspective!</p> <p>I've had 1-2 cups of coffee/day throughout pregnancy. Half-caff when I feel like it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2002747 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 14:35:06 +0000 fancyfunction 2002747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually couldn't stand the taste or smell of coffee until about 7 months and then I had one cup a day </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2002563 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 13:11:04 +0000 daisyfay 2002563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NovBaby1112: I can't recommend it highly enough. So much interesting info, and written in a style that actually makes it enjoyable to read. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2002559 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 13:06:27 +0000 youboots 2002559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NovBaby1112: seriously, that was the best thing for my pregnancy. I loved that book. I would have been a googling stress care if I did not read it. Now that I am 30 weeks along I'm re reading it. I read it at 10 weeks the first time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2002557 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 13:04:03 +0000 NovBaby1112 2002557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daisyfay: ordered that book on kindle! Excited to read it!</p> <p>I don't know how some of you mamas with LOs don't have coffee, I hardly drank any coffee my first pregnancy but I NEED it to get though the day now, ha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2002512 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 12:40:01 +0000 daisyfay 2002512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Little Misters Mom: Glad to hear someone else chiming in with the data from Expecting Better! That book has been a godsend for me.</p> <p>I aim for 200 mg per day but don't beat myself up if I need to go up to 300 mg. If I'm not caffeinated I can't do my job well and if I can't do my job well I can't provide for my baby! I usually go for lattes since the amount of caffeine in espresso shots is much more consistent across establishments, and I love my Coke Zero.</p> <p>It really gets my hackles up when people say things like "it wasn't worth the risk" or "I just wanted to be safe" - there's no real evidence that it's particularly risky or unsafe, especially once the risk of miscarriage falls after the first tri, and those kinds of statements really strike me as sanctimonious. You decided it wasn't the right choice for you...no need to bring an implicit value judgement of anyone else's decisions into it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2001967 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 07:04:19 +0000 MrsBananaGrabber 2001967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I completely quit coffee when we started trying. It was miserable at first, because I was used to having a few cups a day, but now the smell of it makes me queasy. </p> <p>That said, my doctor said a cup of coffee a day was fine. I just want to be extra safe. </p> <p>Also, if you are drinking coffee, remember that some other things (like chocolate) can have caffeine, so that counts towards your caffeine limit too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2001509 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 17:39:10 +0000 dolphin 2001509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>200mg. I usually limit to one cup. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2001503 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 17:36:14 +0000 youboots 2001503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Little Misters Mom: I loved that book! It made me totally chill out at the beginning of my pregnancy.</p> <p>I cut down to one cup a day and an occasional coke. Now that I am in my third trimester I'm going back for a second or even a third cup. Plain black coffee is my jam. I had morning sickness but coffee always sounded good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2001502 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 17:35:34 +0000 dc yoga bee 2001502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 17 weeks, and was told 2 cups a day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2001490 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 17:30:29 +0000 NovBaby1112 2001490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Little Misters Mom: that's interesting! Ill have to check that book out...thanks! </p> <p>Thanks everyone- it's reassuring to hear that 1-2 cups is the norm. I def can't go without it that's for sure. I like the idea of doing half caff twice a day </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2001479 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 17:24:33 +0000 Woolly Mammoth 2001479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only ever drank 1 cup a day anyway, so I just continued through pregnancy and nursing. I've never had a doctor or midwife say anything about it to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2001473 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 17:15:03 +0000 autumn865 2001473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drink a small cup of coffee daily in the morning. I have a toddler who is an early riser so I need it! I don't plan on stopping my one cup once DD2 arrives either. I'm much less strict this pregnancy :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2001428 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 16:30:13 +0000 Tanjowen 2001428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I cut back to 2 cups in the morning (I have a coffee addiction). I also didn't drink soda or eat chocolate during the day, so I was told it was fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2001427 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 16:29:47 +0000 Little Misters Mom 2001427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had around 2 cups a day unless I was feeling sick. I also drank caffeine in tea and soda (fountain cokes were the only thing that helped my tummy) and I'm sure I went over the recommended amounts plenty of times. I never worried about it and have a healthy 6.5 month old. </p> <p>Emily Oster breaks down the actual evidence and statistical risks in "Expecting Better." In a nut shell, correlation is not causation. Women who experience morning sickness tend to have fewer m/c, women who experience morning sickness tend to not want/be able to drink coffee. Therefore in raw data, less coffee appear to equal fewer m/c. But once you control for severity of morning sickness, it's unclear if there is any risk whatsoever remaining, and if there is, it's extremely extremely low. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2001417 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 16:21:37 +0000 cascademom 2001417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: Congrats on the pregnancy!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2001410 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 16:11:57 +0000 buttermilk 2001410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I cut back to just one small cup in the morning. I'm still in first trimester and some days it's very unappetizing to me, but most days I still enjoy it. Love that morning ritual! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2001400 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 16:06:22 +0000 mrsjyw 2001400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was told 100 mg/1 cup a day with both pregnancies.</p> <p>I didn't drink any during the first trimester with DS and had usually a cup a day the rest of the pregnancy.</p> <p>Right now, I'm avoiding as much as I can but will indulge in half a cup/cup of coffee when I need it, i try to take it decaf if I can. I'll probably have a cup/day once I'm out of the first trimester. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2001398 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 16:03:59 +0000 cascademom 2001398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I cut caffeine almost completely when pregnant. Instead of tea, I do hot chocolate which has some, not much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2001379 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 15:56:44 +0000 simplyfelicity 2001379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drank 1-2 half caffeine k cups until morning sickness got the better of me. Definitely tried to keep it under 150-200. With the two half caff, I believe it was 120. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2001366 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 15:53:02 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2001366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had 200 mg a day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2001345 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 15:26:01 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2001345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't drink coffee until my 3rd tri with my first. It just wasn't good and made me sick. Now I usually have 1 to 2 cups. Sometimes I just really need something to help me not pass the out at 4pm. I never not liked it this time around. I only drink water or caffeine free herbal teas so I don't really feel the need to stop myself if I really really need a boost that food or exercise won't give and I don't have time for a nap. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2001336 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 15:18:01 +0000 erinpye 2001336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had 1-2 cups a day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2001335 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 15:17:00 +0000 78h2o 2001335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had always been told 200mg...haven't seen the 100 mg rec. I had minimal caffeine during the first tri, but since I started the second tri, I've had 1-2 cups of half caf or 1 cup of regular (via Keurig), so ~60-80mg. Sometimes I will also have a can of coke zero though as well, so I'm sure there are days when I go over 100. never over 200 though. With my first, I really didn't have any, but I need it now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2001333 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 15:16:23 +0000 Jess1483 2001333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't drink coffee first trimester. Now I have "fancy" drinks and ask for only 1/2 the shot, so it's like 40-ish mg per day max. After my m/c, that's all I'm comfortable with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2001330 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 15:15:37 +0000 LuLu Mom 2001330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was told 150, so I stick to under that. I'm not a coffee drinker, but am a pop/tea drinker. I've been a lot less "strict" this pregnancy, last one I cut out caffeine pretty much all together besides some chocolate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2001329 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 15:14:59 +0000 pui 2001329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am not a coffee drinker, so I didn't worry about caffeine intake too much. I usually drink tea and gingerale and both are low or caffeine free. I did stop drinking Matcha while pregnant though, which has about the same amount of caffeine per cup as coffee. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2001327 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 15:14:37 +0000 MrsBrewer 2001327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I cut out all caffeine. Truthfully though, while pregnant coffee makes my gag! I can't even stand the smell of it :-( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2001324 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 15:11:35 +0000 ValentineMommy 2001324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I stopped drinking coffee all together. It was a rough week or so of horrible migraines, but I think it's worth it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-caffeine-guidelines#post-2001321 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 15:11:03 +0000 NovBaby1112 2001321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Eko: same here! I get awful headaches if i don't drink it, but like you, I don't have anything else(soda, chocolate, etc)</p> <p>@littlejoy: that's a good idea! We have a keurig- I'll look for half caf Kcups now...</p> <p>So it sounds like 1-2 cups is probably safe. </p>