https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:08:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-your-ob-say-about-coffee#post-12681 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:15:36 +0000 geekinheels 12681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB told me that up to 2 cups of coffee a day is fine if you were a regular coffee drinker before getting pregnant. And in my case, he actually ENCOURAGED it because the caffeine helped with my pregnancy-induced migraines!</p> <p>My doc also said that recent studies may show that women who drink up to 2 cups of coffee per day are at lowered risk for gestational diabetes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-your-ob-say-about-coffee#post-12670 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:11:08 +0000 MamaLove 12670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My midwife is conservative, and said to avoid caffeine if I could. But if not, 1 small cup of coffee or one soda (regular, not diet) is fine.</p> <p>I am just avoiding it altogether for now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-your-ob-say-about-coffee#post-12379 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:40:24 +0000 themcmom 12379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was told it was okay to have a cup or two of coffee, but I didn't really drink it until the third trimester with Wombat when I'd have it on the weekends with a lot of milk. I'm so happy to be BFing so I can have a morning cup of coffee. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-your-ob-say-about-coffee#post-12363 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:30:18 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 12363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As long as I didn't have more than 3 caffeines a day (chocolate, coffee and soft drinks included) I was okay. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-your-ob-say-about-coffee#post-12362 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:30:09 +0000 Rubies 12362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I LOVE coffee and it was one of the first questions I asked my OB about when I was pregnant. She said that she, herself, couldn't start her day without coffee during all her pregnancies (4 kids!) and that having a cup in the morning was perfectly fine.</p> <p>Throughout my entire pregnancy, I had 1-2 cups of coffee a day and even some Coke, too. All things in moderation! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-your-ob-say-about-coffee#post-12361 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:29:17 +0000 winniebee 12361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was a several cup a day coffee drinker (and drank diet coke) before pregnant and even while TTC. Since being pregnant, I have cut WAY back to 1 cup a day in the morning and don't get dunkins or starbucks. I make it at home and drink it on the way to work. I have the occasional diet soda, too. </p> <p>My doctor said while it's preferable to cut back on caffeine (including coffee) during pregnant, it's ok to have 250ml of caffeine a day. She said my morning cup of joe is still ok to have. She also said it's better to have regular rather than decaf because of the way decaf is processed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-your-ob-say-about-coffee#post-12360 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:29:06 +0000 Mrsbells 12360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>my OB didnt address coffee specifically since I told her I dont drink coffee. She just gave me a daily limit of caffeine. I dont remember the actual number since I dont drink anything that has caffeine listed as an ingredient. I know some chocolate has small amounts of caffeine, but if it isnt listed as an ingredient I guess it must be a very tiny amount </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-your-ob-say-about-coffee#post-12352 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:25:52 +0000 mediagirl 12352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not voting because I don't think it's that cut and dry. My doctor said two cups of regular coffee a day is OK if you had a habit before you got pregnant. I mentioned that I just like a cup every once in a while - like if we're out to breakfast. She said that is just fine. She also said soda is fine, just don't go overboard. </p> <p>On that same note, I have had two cups of coffee and maybe one full soda with caffeine since I got pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-your-ob-say-about-coffee#post-12314 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:05:44 +0000 charlotte 12314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am not TTC yet, but want to start getting into / out of any habits I need to change when we do.</p> <p>I hear many pregnant women talk about switching to decaf and just as many talk about sticking with regular, in moderation, and avoiding decaf. I know it can vary widely by person and by doctor. What did your OB advise / what has been your policy?</p> <p>{for what its worth, I gave up my diet coke addiction several months ago in exchange for 12oz of plain regular coffee per day and have come to loooove my morning coffee routine. would love to be able to keep it...} </p>