In What To Expect When Expecting, there is a break down of approximately how many mgs are in various things containing caffeine. It says in a normal pregnancy up to 200mg is okay. Here's a list of the basics:
1 cup brewed coffee (8oz) - 135mg 1 cup instant coffee - 95mg 1 cup decaf - 5mg 6oz caffe latte or cappuccino - 90mg 1oz espresso - 90mg 1 cup of tea - 40-60mg green tea has less 1 can of cola - 35mg 1 can of diet - 45mg 1oz milk chocolate - 6mg 1oz dark - 20mg 1 cup chocolate milk - 5mg 8oz coffee ice cream - 40-80mg
I have a half cup coffee in the am when I'm lucky enough to not be nauseous & one soda. But I had ADD & quit my medication. Last pregnancy I quit completely
You're welcome. I was so excited to find it, its been very helpful to me. Also, I think most cans of pop sat how much caffeine is in them. I know for sure Mt. Dew is 54mg per 12oz (or one can)
@upnorthmom6 I have ADD and stopped my adderall the day after I found out I was pregnant.. its been a struggle at work and I just think that with 7 months left and then breastfeeding, I will never be focused again!! Its hard enough to get anything done because I'm so tired but without my meds and my caffeine, I'm a lazy fool! Im trying to beat the fatigue today and starting a new workout routine, hoping that helps!
The doctor said about 200 mg of caffein a day is ok. Homebrewed coffee usually has less than the store bought like dunkin donuts. I usuallt have one small cup of coffee in the morning and if feeling really exausted at work I might have a small fountain soda.
I was surprised at my first appt Tues. My ob/gyn's nurse told me only 1 soda or 1 tea per day. That's much more strict than the general guidelines I've read in baby books.
Yes. Thank u for the list, me n my boyfriend never really argue this is thw only dispute we have about me drinking pepsi. I stopped smokin cigs, drinkin alch. The day I found out. All I want is my damn pop, n I have to get lectured or looked at like I'm doing the worse thing in the world. Hell yes in his face. Lmao
I drank coffee and wine (once in a while) with my first and ate whatever I wanted and hes a perfect baby!! I think it really depends on each person and what thier body takes.
I'm a green tea person, personally. Someone said it was a no-go bit my midwife said 1 or 2 cups a day would be ok. It has 1/3 the caffeine of coffee. You could give it a try, too.
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1 cup brewed coffee (8oz) - 135mg
1 cup instant coffee - 95mg
1 cup decaf - 5mg
6oz caffe latte or cappuccino - 90mg
1oz espresso - 90mg
1 cup of tea - 40-60mg green tea has less
1 can of cola - 35mg
1 can of diet - 45mg
1oz milk chocolate - 6mg
1oz dark - 20mg
1 cup chocolate milk - 5mg
8oz coffee ice cream - 40-80mg