Would a red bull be ok just this once?

[LaDeeDa]

Hi...

I would normally never even consider this .... but I got about 2 hours sleep last night and I am so tired I feel nauseous.

Normally I would just try and go home and get some sleep but I have to be at work today and I really need to be alert ..... I've already p!ss farted around all morning ...LOL

Just this once do you think it would be ok to have a can of red bull or something similar just to get me through?

I don't have any caffeine at all normally.....

[DANNIIM]

Sorry don't know what they put in that stuff...but maybe try a cuppa tea instead! I always take my Inliven/probiotic everyday without fail but i just started taking it twice a day again instead as i was just so not with it at work all day everyday....within a few days i feel great again

[Aimz]

I would say try some tea or something first. Redbull is a no no - it has the highest amount of caffine than any other drink. Really not good for bubs.

Drinks lots of water and make sure you eat something. That will lift your energy levels.

ETA - just found this on a medical website...

First, their use during pregnancy. Pregnancy increases the half-life of caffeine. Half-life is the time it takes your body to clear half of the substance you’ve ingested. Normally, the half-life of caffeine in an adult is 4 to 6 hours, but in a pregnant woman, it jumps to 18 hours. Plus, caffeine crosses the placenta with ease, exposing the growing fetus to the substance as well.

[Misskylie]

Yea, My gp advised me to steer clear of all energy drinks Try having a very strong brew of tea, it supposably has more caffeine than coffee.

[~Raven~]

I'd steer clear of it. You might find that once it wears off you'll feel worse for it too.

[Skyeblue]

No way would I touch that. It makes me hyper for the whole day even when not pregnant. I wouldnt hesitate to drink coke or coffee though....even chocolate!!

[tannedangel]

The answer is probably NO...
BUT I had one while pregnant, on numerous occasions, and my DD turned out perfect!
The only issue I think there is with red bull and pregnancy is that red bull will make your blood pressure higher, which could be a risk if you are suffering with PE or something. Oh and also the caffein.

[LaDeeDa]

Hi Girls....

Thats what I thought..... bugger! ...LOL
going to go make a cuppa and see how I go .... it might be time for a 11am mars bar.

Thanks for letting me know your thoughts xoxox

[MantaRay]

As well as caffeine, you need to avoid gurana (sp?). That is a definite no-no in pg and is in a lot of energy drinks.

[ShootingStar]

Yeh i wouldnt either.. maybe a coffee would be better? or even some fruit can always give you a natural pick me up.

[LaDeeDa]

hmmmm i ended up having a can of coke so I am pinging now ...LOL
Don't know why I thought I needed a energy drink I forgot how much normal caffeine can affect you when you don't drink it ....

mmmmm coke is soooooo bad but sooooo goooooood

[danniellabella]

I've seen on some energy drinks a warning that pregnant and lactating women should not drink it. I think it's the Gurana that is most harmful.

Best motto I think is "if in doubt, don't!" I drank coke in my pregnancy but did try to limit that after I noticed my daughter moved a lot more after I'd had any form of caffine.

[Arimeh]

Next time, try an apple. APPARENTLY they have more of a wake up effect than a shot of caffeine... *shrug* don't know how true it is though, so don't quote me!!!!

[Aimz]

I've heard that too Mel. I think it has to do with the anti-oxidents??

[sydney moose]

Dee, my OB said Berocca is ok to use as well and I have used it a couple times when I've been very flat. Even though dr said ok, I found a whole tablet was a bit full on so I usually just have a half.
At least the day is almost over!

[Sair]

I drank heaps of V while preg with Noah and I have had a few this pregnancy. I drink double shot lattes like they are going out of fashion (well, one a day). Noah turned out fine as far as I know I am the queen of caffine though, and therefore quite used to the effects. Glad the glass of Coke worked for you. I too have heard an apple works wonders.

[LaDeeDa]

Definately going to try the apple next time - bubs has been off his head since the coke
thanks guys!