I cant function without my morning chai and now im 9 weeks, feeling thoda guilty about it. Read mixed things online and got confused. Did u all completely cut coffee/tea or just reduced it?
Moderation is key here. Limit your daily caffeine intake to under 200 mg, which is about one standard mug of filter coffee or two cups of light chai. High amounts can cross the placenta and affect the baby's sleep and heart rate.
At my parents' house, my mother would only allow me one small cup of light milk tea in the morning. She always said too much hot tea is not good for the baby, and it's better to drink fresh coconut water or milk instead.
Honestly, my morning sickness was so bad that even the smell of my favourite filter coffee made me throw up! If you can tolerate it, keep it to just one small cup a day, because too much caffeine can also worsen acidity and nausea.
After my long IVF journey, I was extremely cautious and chose to avoid caffeine completely for my peace of mind. However, doctors generally say up to 200mg a day is fine, so please don't stress if you had a cup of coffee.
Yes, high caffeine can affect your baby's birth weight and heart rate. Plus, if you are having sugary coffee drinks, it can spike your blood sugar levels, which I had to be super careful about due to gestational diabetes.
