https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:16:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-acidic-caffeine-sources-aka-caffeine-for-pregnant-people-w-heartburn#post-2247547 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 22:32:19 +0000 BSB 2247547@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I heard cold brewing coffee can reduce the acidity of coffee. DH had to reduce the acidic foods he had but loved coffee. I searched and read online that it helps. DH ended up having to pretty much cut it out of his diet and now drinks tea instead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-acidic-caffeine-sources-aka-caffeine-for-pregnant-people-w-heartburn#post-2247431 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 19:57:46 +0000 blackbird 2247431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@charlotte: yep! They were my emergency caffeine fix in my third tri when I couldn't drink coffee without heartburn, too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-acidic-caffeine-sources-aka-caffeine-for-pregnant-people-w-heartburn#post-2247428 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 19:54:49 +0000 charlotte 2247428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: ooh really? That sounds like exactly what I was looking for</p> <p>@Mrs. Oatmeal: yes, I love those! I'd drink them every single day except I feel guilty sometimes about the stevia (though sometimes I do just go for it... moderation right? I am a huge stevia/truvia fan whilst non-preg). </p> <p> @Tanjowen: have heard so many good things about that tea lately and we have one less than 5 minutes away... :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-acidic-caffeine-sources-aka-caffeine-for-pregnant-people-w-heartburn#post-2247403 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 19:21:45 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2247403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you tried the Lime refreshers from Starbucks? They're like an iced tea, but don't taste like tea (if that makes sense). I know they sell them both in store and in the Instant Via packs- might be worth a try if the acid in tea gets to you too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-acidic-caffeine-sources-aka-caffeine-for-pregnant-people-w-heartburn#post-2247397 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 19:15:40 +0000 Tanjowen 2247397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did a lot of Chickfila sweet tea the last few months :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-acidic-caffeine-sources-aka-caffeine-for-pregnant-people-w-heartburn#post-2247396 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 19:15:15 +0000 blackbird 2247396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They also make those Mio squeeze things with caffeine </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-acidic-caffeine-sources-aka-caffeine-for-pregnant-people-w-heartburn#post-2247394 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 19:10:39 +0000 charlotte 2247394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks all. I will give those a try. I'm not the biggest tea fan but I've always wanted to be (ha) and it took me about 20 years to realize I liked coffee. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-acidic-caffeine-sources-aka-caffeine-for-pregnant-people-w-heartburn#post-2246898 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 11:24:55 +0000 MaryM 2246898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been drinking more tea too. </p> <p>most black tea is still too acidic for me, but I really like Constant Comment (Bigelow brand) with honey. It's flavored with cloves and orange peel and smells delicious. I usually make a big mug and stir in honey while it's still hot.</p> <p>I tried Chai and the spices made my heartburn way worse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-acidic-caffeine-sources-aka-caffeine-for-pregnant-people-w-heartburn#post-2246878 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 11:09:02 +0000 gingerbebe 2246878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I was pregnant I did a lot of McDonald's sweet tea, which normally I would not be into, but it was really smooth and not acidic and over lots of ice it hit the spot in the summer. I also got into British style milky tea - a cup of strong PG Tips with a splash of whole milk and a spoonful of sugar. I drank that all the time. Maybe chai/iced chai would work too? The milk always helped soothe the acid in the caffeine for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-acidic-caffeine-sources-aka-caffeine-for-pregnant-people-w-heartburn#post-2246877 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 11:07:51 +0000 hellobeeboston 2246877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Black tea with milk &amp; a little sugar??</p> <p>That's what I drink every day..... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-acidic-caffeine-sources-aka-caffeine-for-pregnant-people-w-heartburn#post-2246872 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 10:55:40 +0000 charlotte 2246872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With my son and this pregnancy I have always consumed about a cup of coffee per day. Now, @ 33 weeks my morning coffee is giving me horrible heartburn/reflux. I want to substitute something but am not sure what.... Don't really want to do soda or anything else really sugary &amp; I don't love the taste of iced tea or green tea... Is anything left?! Some kind of fruity tea?</p> <p>Of course I could abstain until the end butttttt considering my sweet little two year old has been waking before 6 (thanks big boy bed) I would love any ideas. Thank you!! </p>