caffeine

[ammanda]

Hi I'm 25 wks pregnant today!!! I don't ever drink caffeine, Today I woke up and my mom was making coffee, I miss coffee so much.  So I decided to have a cup.. Should I feel guilty?

[faye83]

Caffeine is ok as long as you don't overdo it. I don't drink as much coffee as before because when I had morning sickness I would get soo nauseous just smelling coffee :-( I've drank a couple of cups here and there but decaf. Only because I rather get my caffeine from soda/ chocolate lol (of course not everyday!)

[ammanda]

Okay thank you guys!!!!

BedfordGal- Yes I feel him move soo much its crazy I couldnt imagine giving him a caffiene burst to make him move anymore.  lol.. But I love the feeling

[msteri]

Victoria's right.  I only drink it on occasion, but it's okay to have as long as you don't go over 200-300mg a day.  

[Estee_Marie]

Oh!  By the way, the ONLY thing that soothed my mom's morning sickness when she was pregnant was coffee!  And she had borderline hypermensis!  And we are all perfectly healthy!

[Estee_Marie]

I agree with them!  I've cut off coffee but only because the first time I had coffee after I found out I was pregnant I got so sick!  I'm sure it was my morning sickness, but I never cared to try it again.  Haha.  I drink decaf now, and it taste exactly the same!  But anyway, in moderation, you'll be fine!  Just don't drink like 5 cups a day!  =)

[BedfordGal]

i'm with Victoria, in moderation caffeine is fine...i used to drink a glass or two of pepsi a day and one small coffee when i was pregnant with my daughter and all was well..she was perfectly healthy....if anything i think it probably just gives them a spurt of energy..which you'll notice if you can actually feel him/her move *lol*

[ammanda]

Oh thank you so much for informing me that. Ive read it in my book and on the internet but its a lot better coming from another mother.  And no I haven't been on any restrictions. I don't smoke or drink or use caffeine ever.. Well if I'm thirsty or something and all there is is a coke around I might take a drink of that but only a drink, other then that all i drink is water and milk, and an occasional caffeine free soda.  Thank you so much

[Victoria01]

Unless you doctor has put some sort of restriction on you, Absolutely do NOT feel guilty!! Most doctors, mine included, say that a small amount of caffeine every day (usually between 200-300mg which is equivalent to 2 cups of coffee) if fine. I usually have one a day and was told to enjoy it. :)