Is it safe to drink tea or coffee during pregnancy?

Question

Mornings feel impossible without my chai, its been my habit for years. Now im 10 weeks and feeling guilty every time i take a sip. Is one cup a day okay or do i really need to stop?

Sharada Ghosh · Answer

Funny thing, in early weeks the smell of coffee made me sick so I naturally cut it. When I could, I had one weak tea. Keeping it minimal is the safe side, listen to your body too.

Sandhya Sen · Answer

One cup a day is generally fine, just dont overdo caffeine.

Revathi Sehgal · Answer

Yaar I couldnt give up my morning chai and doc said one cup is okay, just dont have 5 cups a day. So relax, ek cup chalega, bas overdo mat karo.

Bhagyalakshmi Kadam · Answer

You dont have to give it up fully, just cut down. I kept it to one chai a day. Too much can affect sleep and iron absorption, so moderation is the key, not total ban.

Usha Das · Answer

My gynac said keep caffeine under about 200mg a day, which is roughly one cup of coffee or a couple of light teas. So not banned, just limited. I switched to one cup in the morning and felt fine.