I had a quick question for you ladies! My Doctor said it is OK to drink 3 servings of caffeine a day. I was really happy to hear that, because I have been missing my half cup of coffee on the mornings that I work. I do trust my Doctor, and when I drink caffeine, I don't even drink a full cup. So what do you think about this? Did you drink any caffeine during pregnancy? I would love to hear what you think!!
Have a lovely Friday my blogging friends!!
By the way, I have been taking a natural supplement for stomach and digestion when I eat a meal, and it is helping a little with my nausea!! I was thrilled. Let's hope it keeps working!!
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I gave up caffeine completely before our FET and for the first few weeks of pregnancy, but I ended up getting horrible migraines during the 1st trimester so I started drinking it again. Some days I have 3-4 glasses of soda or coffee, some days none. I do try to limit it as much as possible, especially during the hot weather as dehydration is a big concern. I doubt a half cup a day will be a problem at all.
I don't drink coffee, but I allowed myself 1 can of soda a day. Sometimes I would also drink a glass of caffeinated tea, but I just felt guilty taking in more than that. I'm confident my limited caffeine intake did not harm my 20-month old daughter. Relax about drinking a half cup of coffee :)
My friend said she had one cup a day, except saturday and sunday.
My RE had me on a strict no caffeine allowed diet from the start of my IVF cycle until the beta. So I had to cut it out completely and got use to not having it. By the time I saw my OB at 9 weeks he said a cup a day of coffee or tea was fine. But at that point I was so use to not having it that I still will only drink decaf. And then I get a little caffeine from chocolate. Honestly for me personally I wanted to be more cautious than I had to be. So I would say just do what feels comfortable to you. But maybe drink as little as possible before week 12? If your OB says half a cup a day is fine, than I wouldn't worry about it.
I gave up caffeine completely for the first trimester. It was hard, but I managed...now I limit it. (And it's usually just to make my baby move if I haven't felt him in a few hours!)
I gave up caffeine a while ago, because I heard it could have a negative effect on fertility. Caffeine does cross the placenta. I know there have been studies that more than 300 mg of caffeine a day can increase the chance of having a miscarriage. I think a cup of coffee can have about 100-150 mg of caffeine, depending on how strong your coffee is - maybe switch to decaf? It was killing me not to have coffee for a while, but after a couple weeks you don't even miss it anymore. I know you're for sure not supposed to have over 300 mg of caffeine a day when you're pregnant, but personally, I would just avoid it completely during the first trimester. That's just me, and I tend to be extra careful about that stuff, but I think if you don't drink too much caffeine you're probably fine.
Well Im not a coffee drinker...but I do like my sweets which have caffeine in them...I think everything in moderation....I also will allow myself a real soda once in a while...but like I said Im not a real liquid caffeine kinda gal:)
I chose to completely give up caffeine for my pregnancy - but I've also heard that a little doesn't hurt!
I had caffeine all through my pregnancy but I have heard it isn't wise to drink it if you are nursing your baby. It takes a while to get out of their system and causes sleeping troubles.
I have a friend that would occasionally have Diet coke while she was pregnant...I think it matters mostly when you are nursing.
Hi Lori! I did not give up caffeine completely. I am now 33 weeks and still have some caffeine. My weakness is Dr. Pepper! I still also drink sweet tea-but I switched to decaf and actually enjoy it much better than caffeinated.
Giving it up completely caused too many headaches for me. I am already a migraine sufferer so I've learned to avoid them as much as possible (esp. when the strongest meds I can take is Tylenol).
I think it's just important to remember to put in more water and juices than caffeine. Caffeine limitation is key, but a little won't hurt!
I'm 26 weeks pregnant and my Dr. told me the same thing, but I still worry sometimes. I don't have it often but I do allow myself some once or twice a week or if I have a bad headache! I did have a glass of sweet tea at dinner one night and the baby moved all night long! Sometimes I will just have sips from my hubby's drink!!!
I don't really take coffee or much caffeinated drinks but I gave the little I take up before our last ivf cycle and now that I'm pregnant I'm not even going near. The smell of coffee nauseates me...
It's interesting that I'm only a day ahead of you in my pregnancy..
Belated congrats!
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It would be nice to keep in touch seeing as we'll be due around the same time by God's grace...
I did have a limited amount of coffee, but I found switching to decaf was ok.
I drank my regular Starbucks in the morning, and that was the only caffeine I'd allow myself during the day.
Oh wait, I lied, I would have a diet coke for dinner as well.
You have a great name, by the way! ;)
And I'm your newest follower.I can't wait to hear about your journey towards parenthood!
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