Wow, I am surprised to hear that many pregnant women drink coffee while pregnant or breastfeeding. My doctor said that I should completely eliminate my caffeine intake even though I was those 1 cup a day of instant coffee person. I have to admit without having my cup of coffee, some days, I look like a zombie! DH always wondered why I look so crappy in the morning, well, I should tell him to stay away from his coffee for a day or two... then I'm sure he'll understand why do I look so washed out in the morning. I had my cup today and boy, it sure felt like I was in heaven. I know espresso is the stronger type so I stay away from it. On occasion, I would have a cup of hot chocolate instead of coffee to satisfy my caffeine urge. Well, now that I have heard from so many of you, I will enjoy my 1 cup/day of instant coffee. This made my day!!!! Thank you girls.
Naturally in a perfect world we would abstain from anything considered bad, but it's all about moderation - if you were having 6 strong brewed coffees a day then that would be possibly bad, but instant coffee is nowhere near the same. And if you're out and about and want a coffee, ask for a half strength one (which I do all the time anyway as everyone makes it too strong for my liking).
Trillian, it's so good to know about that. I have never thought of asking for a half strength one. When I wasn't pregnant, I love going to Starbucks for a cup of coffee. My gosh, I can't remember the last time I stepped into Starbucks for a coffee! Most likely more than 2 years!!! From now on, if I am in my cravings while driving, I'll stop for a half strength one.... thank you and thank you for the wonderful piece of information!!!
well i stayed away from tea and coffee during first pregnancy! LOL this time i stayed away from coffee for first trimester. i got a piece of paper from hopsital saying you can have 2-3 small cups a day (which i had forgotten about) and now i have a cup of instant maybe 2 times a week. i had forgotten how good it is and have to restrain myself from having MORE MORE MORE! :-)
Yes, coffee is so good and I have to admit that it's hard to refrain from more. But, I guess having 1 to 2 cups a day is okay. Like Trillian said, everything in moderation! So, let us all enjoy our pregnancies with our cup of coffee! YAY!
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