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Q: Can I have ANY caffeine?? Maybe a half decaf/half caffeine drink??

Hi there!! Im dying and have absolutely no energy!!! Im about 4 weeks and 3 days pregnant, but got my BFP at 9 DPO, so it feels like Ive been pregnant for a little bit longer...I havn't had a drop of coffee, except decaf and it's making my head hurt...is it really that bad for baby?? what's your opinion???

This question was asked Jun. 19, 2012 5:39pm
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Answered by nasiako - Jun. 20, 2012 3:43am

I was addicted to coffee before pregnancy but I got used to decaf soon after getting pregnant.It doesn't affect baby's health if you drink a cup of coffee every once in a while but I have to mention this: in first pregnancy when I drunk coffee my baby after birth was very alert and didn't sleep at all but in second pregnancy when I drunk decaf my baby is very quiet and sleeps peacefully.

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Answered by MissLucy - Jun. 20, 2012 2:53am

I was HIGHLY addicted to caffeine before becoming pregnant, so I was going to let myself have one glass of tea or coke a day (I don't drink much coffee.) I found out quickly, however, that it affected me much differently than before. One glass of sweet tea...and I get jittery and can't sleep. Very strange. So, I have just been sticking to decaf versions...maybe a sip of a caffeinated beverage here and there.

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Answered by JessesGirl - Jun. 19, 2012 8:29pm

Thanks ladies!! You all gave me great feedback!

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Answered by DanielleS - Jun. 19, 2012 7:23pm

You are aloud to have coffee, just in small doses. I have drank a cup of coffee pretty much every day thoughout my pregnancy. I'm 20 weeks and baby is great!!

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Answered by BabyDaisy - Jun. 19, 2012 6:53pm

Tea is much lower in caffeine than coffee, and doesn't have the same diuretic effects, so if you're a tea fan you could try that. While too much caffeine is bad, the stress of a withdrawal headache is probably pretty bad too; better too have a little bit of caffeine and not put too much pressure on your body at once. Be warned though - once morning sickness hit I couldn't drink any tea or coffee for two months! Hope you feel better soon :)

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Answered by a member - Jun. 19, 2012 6:11pm

Yes. My OB said about 8oz a day. But it's a diuretic, so if you're dirinking caffeine, make sure to drink enough water to make up for it.

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Answered by jenniferose88 - Jun. 19, 2012 6:05pm

I'll drink a pepsi or two a week, and baby is just fine, I'm 26 weeks.

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Answered by JessesGirl - Jun. 19, 2012 5:51pm

Thanks Gina, I think Im going to do the same. I was a coffee addict before..lol...only in the mornings to get jump started.

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Answered by ginabee - Jun. 19, 2012 5:49pm

I had horrible headaches too when I cut out caffeine, so I switched to half caff and it helped a ton!

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Answered by JessesGirl - Jun. 19, 2012 5:48pm

FANTASTIC!!! Thank you for answering!!! Im SOO happy. :D I need a little bit of motivation to even get the house cleaned, this will do the trick! Thank you, again!

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