pregnancy & drinking

Does drinking beer / any wine and smoking effect in concieving??? if yes.. i think i should try to quit which is very hard...but babe is more important to me n my husband...

[Super_sally888]

Definitely stop the smoking and limit the coffee to not more than 1 cup a day.  If you can't limit it, better stop it.

Best wishes to you on getting pregnant.

BTw, if Hubby smokes, it would be a good idea for him to stop as well (and easier if you both stop together).

If you are pregnant smoking is definitely a no no, including second hand smoke.  Same if you have a baby. Important not to smoke around it.

[worththewait78]

Yes, you definitely need to give it up while trying to conceive and if you get pregnant.  I didn't even have caffeine during our IVF cycle and for the first trimester of my pregnancy (at my doctor's advice).  Now I will drink a coke if I have a headache (in my second trimester, and again, at my doctor's advice).  But nothing stronger.  Like you said, the little babe is way too important to risk anything.  GOOD LUCK!

[cabayer11]

I am TTC now and I still drink caffiene way too much. this is prob not good at all huh?

[worththewait78]

This info might be helpful to you:

"Experts have stated that moderate levels of caffeine have not been found to have a negative effect on pregnancy. The definition of moderate varies anywhere from 150 mg - 300 mg a day." (statement from ***************** . org)


How much caffeine is in your favorite drinks & snacks?

Starbucks Grande Coffee (16 oz) 400 mg
Starbucks House Blend Coffee (16 oz) 259 mg
Dr. Pepper (12 oz) 37 mg
7 Eleven Big Gulp Diet Coke (32 oz) 124 mg
7 Eleven Big Gulp Coca-Cola (32 oz) 92 mg
Ben & Jerry's Coffee Buzz Ice Cream (8 oz) 72 mg
Baker's chocolate (1 oz) 26 mg
Green tea (6 oz) 40 mg
Black tea (6 oz) 45 mg
Excedrin (per capsule) 65mg


How much caffeine is too much?
The less caffeine you consume, the better. Some experts say more than 150 mg of caffeine a day is too much, while others say more than 300 mg a day is too much. Avoiding caffeine as much as possible is your safest course of action. If you must get your fix, it is best to discuss this with your health care provider to make the healthiest choice for you and your baby.

[worththewait78]

It wouldn't let me put in the link.  But it's *****************

[worththewait78]

Grrr ... american pregnancy.  Will it let me put THAT in?! ;)

[cabayer11]

Thanks you your help in this matter. i read in what to expect that 200mg is tops but i am prob anywhere from 200 to 400mg a day depending on the day, so slowly but surley cutting it out a little at a time.

[Super_sally888]

Definitely stop the smoking and limit the coffee to not more than 1 cup a day.  If you can't limit it, better stop it.

Best wishes to you on getting pregnant.

BTw, if Hubby smokes, it would be a good idea for him to stop as well (and easier if you both stop together).

If you are pregnant smoking is definitely a no no, including second hand smoke.  Same if you have a baby. Important not to smoke around it.