I'm a big coffee lover, but ever since I got pregnant, I've cut down a lot. I really miss my morning coffee sometimes. Can I consume coffee during pregnancy, or should I avoid it completely?
Honestly, instead of buying expensive coffee outside, I switched to simple homemade milk coffee once a day to save some money for upcoming medical tests. It kept me happy and didn't stress my monthly budget or my health.
I'm currently planning my pregnancy and was wondering the same thing! Some articles say it's fine in moderation but it's good to train yourself to cut down from now itself, right? How are you managing your cravings?
Coffee is fine as long as you keep it under one cup a day. Just remember that caffeine can sometimes increase your acidity or make it hard to sleep, so try to have it in the morning rather than late evening.
Yes dear, you can have a cup of coffee, but keep it in limit. Don't worry, a little bit of caffeine won't harm your little one, but make sure it's not too strong. Take care of yourself, okay?
If you really crave it, just make weak instant coffee with more milk and less coffee powder at home. No need to buy expensive decaf or stop completely, just one small cup a day is more than enough to satisfy your craving.
Actually, research says pregnant women can safely consume up to 200 mg of caffeine daily, which is about one mug of instant coffee. My doctor specifically told me to limit it to one small cup in the morning and avoid other caffeine sources like chocolate or cola.
I am in my second trimester and still drink one small cup of coffee every afternoon, otherwise my headache doesn't go. Did your doctor tell you to stop it completely or are you just trying to cut back?
