2007-03-04 16:08:04 · 26 answers · asked by sushishishi 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I didn't say I did it, just wanted to know what you thought. :)
What if the mother did not feed the baby for four hours afterward? Anyone know how long it stays in the system?
2007-03-04 16:17:10 · update #1
I can see you've already been informed that it is a bad idea to drink Red Bull (or other highly caffeinated energy drinks) while breastfeeding. While consuming caffeine in moderation is okay for breastfeeding women, energy drinks don't exactly contain low or even moderate amounts of caffeine -- they are clearly loaded with it. Here are a few more links for you:
About Red Bull:
http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/files/health/redbull/label.html
About Caffeine consumption while breastfeeding (also tells you how long it will remain in your system):
http://www.kellymom.com/health/lifestyle/caffeine.html
More about energy drinks and their ingredients (taurinne, glucuronolactone, caffeine, and assorted sugars):
http://content.nhiondemand.com/psv/monoAll-style.asp?objID=100034&ctype=ds&mtyp=4
http://ec.europa.eu/food/fs/sc/scf/out22_en.html
http://www.familyhealthonline.ca/fho/nutrition/NU_energydrinks_FHa06.asp
Probably NOT a good idea to drink any kind of energy drink while breastfeeding. A little coffee or soda won't hurt. Try sleeping with your baby instead!
2007-03-05 08:33:08 · answer #1 · answered by calliope_13731 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here's a clip from the net:
Are energy drinks safe?
Caffeine affects each person differently. The effects of caffeine depend on how much is consumed, your age, body size and your overall health. For some people, caffeine may cause a short-term increase in heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and breathing rate. Caffeine may also cause headaches, tremors, nervousness, irritability and sleeping problems. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are more sensitive to the effects of caffeine; therefore energy drinks are not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Health Canada recommends a maximum of 400-500mg of caffeine per day for adults and 300mg for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Energy drinks can dehydrate. The caffeine in energy drinks has a diuretic effect, which causes you to urinate more often and may cause your body to lose too much water. For this reason, energy drinks should not be used during or after exercise when you need to re-hydrate.
Energy drinks should not be mixed with alcohol. The effects of mixing a stimulant (caffeine) with a depressant (alcohol) are not yet known. There is also concern caffeine may hide the effects of alcohol. As a result of this effect, people may not realize their inability to perform tasks that require alertness, such as driving a car. Caffeine does not reduce the amount of alcohol in the blood stream and does not sober you up.
Health Canada is investigating some serious medical reactions linked with energy drinks including dizziness, nausea and vomiting, stomach pain, electrolyte imbalances and heart irregularities. These effects have been reported after too many energy drinks were consumed or when mixed with alcohol.
2007-03-04 16:30:28 · answer #2 · answered by t jefferson 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeah not advisable. That is so bad for you and its will be in your milk and you want to feed it to your baby? wait an hour or two before feeding again. Also if you have to have an energy drink then pump first then drink so at least your baby will have something to eat in the mean time.
2007-03-04 16:17:37 · answer #3 · answered by WINGS 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't recommend it. I am an advid drinker of Rockstar energy drinks and it states right on the can not to drink if you are pregnant or nursing. My wife and I just had a baby 4 months ago, and caffiene is transfered though your breastmilk...as is most food and stuff you drink. Don't put into you, what you don't want into your baby.
2007-03-04 16:12:06 · answer #4 · answered by tcharnisch 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Can i drink Red bull Energy drink any what a probelm
2016-03-29 00:32:00 · answer #5 · answered by Marilyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try to stay as far away from caffeine as much as possible while breastfeeding...that includes energy drinks. It is not good or very safe for the baby. Try to hold off a little longer. Good luck.
2007-03-04 16:11:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anamika 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it is a bad idea. Fo one, whatever you drink the baby is going to get and the last thing you want is a baby that is constantly awake because you just juiced it. Additionally, carbonated drinks tend to limit breast milk production. If you need caffiene I would suggest Frappicianos, they are sweet, cold, delightful ad I have always found they keep me awake without banging my head against the wall.
2007-03-04 16:12:58 · answer #7 · answered by raiderking69 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when breastfeeding the baby receives 80% of what you drink/ eat.. so if you think about it, your baby will receive 80% of the caffeine in that red bull... really not a good idea to have it.. you need to limit caffeine.. and yeah.. drinking alcohol is just as dumb when you're breastfeeding.
2007-03-04 17:09:46 · answer #8 · answered by daisylady 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would think: why does she need an energy drink while breastfeeding? But, if it causes no harm to the baby, I wouldn't be overly concerned.
2007-03-04 16:13:32 · answer #9 · answered by lilcurious 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
STOP! When u r nursing,whatever goes into u, goes into ur baby!!! You could literally KILL your baby by drinking that stuff. If it speeds up your heartbeat,think about what it would do to a little baby. If you need extra energy, try eating bananas. I'm serious.
2007-03-04 16:13:13 · answer #10 · answered by Lulu 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋