I know caffine is not good at this point but I feel like drinking it at work hours when I feel sleepy to wake me up or sometimes a cool drink. Will this harm baby? please give me some suggestions.
2007-09-28 07:04:39 · 10 answers · asked by Sameera 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
DECAF? of course its alright. The trace amounts of caffeine found in decaf is NOT enough to harm your baby.
Now, you might want to make sure its non fat, and you might find the sugars in the drink effect you more than caffeine ever would
2007-09-28 07:07:50 · answer #1 · answered by Halo Rayn 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It won't harm the baby, because there isn't that much caffeine in decaf coffee. However, keep in mind that the sugar in those things is probably worse than the amount of caffeine... not that it will HARM anyone, but it's definitely not a good thing. I wouldn't worry about once or twice a week--I'm guilty of the same thing--but don't let it get out of hand.
2007-09-28 07:21:26 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs.P 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is an old wives tale that caffeine is bad for the baby. Recent studies have shown that moderate caffeine intake is safe. 2-3 regular cups of coffee or 1 espresso a DAY, not a week, are safe amounts to consume. And actually if the decaf is not "Naturally decaffeinated" it uses chemicals, which are not safe.
2007-09-28 07:08:48 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are allowed 300mg of caffeine a day -however depending on the size of the latte it may have more than that (particularly from say starbucks but they have booklets available with the nutritional info -can't remember if it lists caffeine).
However decaf - GO NUTS. Ok sure its high in sugar and that's not great for you but within reason it isn't a concern. You can get it low-fat if you are worried about your weight gain.
2007-09-28 07:17:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If it's decaf, no worries about the caffeine. Unless you have diabetes, no worries about the sugar either. There are many restrictions while pregnant - relax and take your "innocent" pleasures where you can. Happy decaf latte drinking! (:
2007-09-28 07:08:52 · answer #5 · answered by Hoosier Mom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My doctor tells me its okay for 1or 2 cups a day so once or twice a week must be okay. I am 37 weeks pregnant and loved caffine but now ive trained myself and i dont crave it anymore.
2007-09-28 07:13:56 · answer #6 · answered by prego3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my obgyn told me that drinking caffine in limitation is fine so im sure 1 or 2 times a week is fine
2007-09-28 07:08:24 · answer #7 · answered by hermsgirl6503 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's ok if you're only drinking it once or twice a week. Even one cup of coffee everday is fine. Just remember to drink lots of water too.
2007-09-28 07:09:53 · answer #8 · answered by texicangirl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well your really supposed to stay away from caffeine but my doc said that its okay as long as i limit to one drink per day.
especially if its decaf i think your okay
2007-09-28 07:07:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
ummm....i think decaf means it doesnt have caffeine in it!!!
2007-09-28 07:08:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋