I know there are various schools of thoughts on this topic but I am wondering what everyone's approach is, whether you are TTC, are preggo or are a mom.
bearsbabe_113
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No. I was allowed 1-2 cups a day when preggo (usually only had one).
jennbaby
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i cut it out completely while TTC, you are supposed to stay away from it while ttc.
Nancy
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No, still drink a cup of coffee a day (sometimes two on a rough day! )
Stacey1403
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I cut it out completely for me and Steve 3 months before TTC and then still now while I am nursing
ETA: I can't wait to have real coffee again
ddunne23
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For those that cut it out while TTC is that just for an extra precaution/one less thing to worry about or due to Dr's orders?
jennbaby
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Why Do I Have To Give Up Coffee? Health studies have shown that increased amounts of caffeine do indeed lower a woman's chance of conceiving, and she doesn't necessarily have to drink more than a couple of cups per day.
It is thought that the stimulant in coffee affects a woman's ovulation - yet will help your partner's sperm mobility - because it changes hormone levels, which directly affect trying to conceive.
Be careful of hidden caffeine if foods like Mountain Dew and pain relievers such as Anacin and Excedrin. Read your labels!
jennbaby
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Caffeine How important is it for me to kick my coffee addiction?
The jury's still out on the impact of moderate caffeine consumption during pregnancy. Some studies have shown a link between moderate caffeine consumption and an increased risk of miscarriage, while other studies have failed to demonstrate the same connection. Rather than sentencing yourself to nine months of worrying about the effects of your morning java on your baby-to-be, why not kick your caffeine habit now? That'll leave you with one less thing on your worry list
ddunne23
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Thanks for the info Jen.
chmlengr
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I am not a coffee drinker, but a tea drinker, so I switched over the decaf tea. But even decaf has caffeine in it.
I limit myslef to one cup of decaf tea per day (4 mg caffeine) and once or twice a week I'll go nuts and have a real Coke or Dr. Pepper or a piece of chocolate, but over all I just watch it.
TJW
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I cut out all caffeinated beverages while pregnant. I am an all or nothing girl - I knew that I couldnt have just one Diet Coke. However, I did indulge in some chocolate and that has caffeine. So I guess I was selective in my choices.
JennRenee
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I don't drink coffe or tea, but I love diet Pepsi and chocolate.
I limited my intake, especially in the first trimester, but didn't cut it out completely.
JustJodi
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I needed my diet coke.. just cut down to no more than maybe 1 drink a day. There are so many things you should or shouldnt be eating and drinking while TTC but very little caffeine im sure would not stop you from becoming pregnant.
Claud2001
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I did not cut it out while TTC, but I had no choice once I was preggo (for coffee anyway!)...the smell alone made me want to hurl
DaniRN
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I didn't cut it at while ttc-I actually drank lots and thought I'd have a problem cutting it out when I became pregnant, but like Claud-I can't even drink decaf now-the smell of coffee sends me right to the toilet to puke
Lisalou
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I totally cut out caffine while TTC and now being pregnant. That even includes chocolate. I had no choice on that one, for my bean must not want me to eat it (can't stand it and yes I am a HUGE chocoholic). I love my coffee, but know the affects it has so I made a personal choice not to have any.
Samanthas Mom
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I cut it out when started trying, I am not a big coffee drinker anyway and I started to buy Caffeine free dt coke or regular sprite but drink less and less soda too but if I do its caffeine free
Jeanene
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I usually have very little caffeine in my diet. Now that I am pregnant, I have not eliminated it completely (I love chocolate too much!) but I do watch my consumption and use caffeine (i.e., chocolate) as a 'special treat'.
NuBride
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No, never stopped drinking coffee...I'd max out at 2 cups a day and that would be it.
