Decaf Coffee

Aspen436

Is drinking decaf coffee okay?  I haven't been drinking coffee at all ever since I found out I am pregnant, not even decaf.  I haven't had the desire but suddenly I am starting to crave my morning cup of hot dunkin donuts coffee 

I assume drinking decaf is okay for the baby but just want to make sure before I indulge!  Thanks ladies! 

danslilgrizzly

I switch between decaf, regular and half-caff, for a total of about 1.5 cups on any given day. You are allowed up to 250mgs of caffeine so don't sweat it.

jessandandy09

decaf is absolutely fine! only has like 6 milligrams of caffiene.  and like pp said, you are fine as long as you are under 200 mg.  I do half caf.  I went completely caffiene free for my first 2 months and then decided I could not survive work with out some! I looked it up and then consulted my doctor.  :-)  enjoy your cup!!!

mkflower3000

It's OK - even regular coffee or tea is OK as long as you don't drink too much of it! You can ask your doctor, but I think the standard for women who don't have a high risk pregnancy is 500mg/day... So it's even OK to have 1 cup of regular coffee every morning.

Blessedinlove

YES! absolutley fine. I also have some regular. Sometimes a regular cup, sometimes half-caf. I feel better when I do. I am sure to keep it under the "allowed" amount.

noycela

If you drink decaf coffee, try and find coffee that's been decafinated through a water process (as opposed to chemical).  The cafeine content in decaf isn't an issue, but the chemicals used in some decafination processes might be.  Although, if you only drink a cup or so a day, it's probably NBD either way.

MrandMrsHull

Totally fine! I drink it just for the taste and smell in the morning. 

I wonder what real caffeine will dork me after this long break?? 

MommaTracey

My Dr gave me the okay. Especially because I can have a problem with headaches/migraines (that don't require special prescription meds). A cup of coffee usually fixes me right up. I usually have 1 cup every day or two. It's extra tempting now that we got a Keurig for XMas and ordered lots of yummy fun flavors.

babyconverse

I'm like you, absolutely no coffee and Coke (generally speaking, I've treated myself to 2.5 cans thus far) during pregnancy.

I *know* it's OK but I just choose not to.

If I need a wake up I usually have a cup of tea. But I have been craving decaf white mocha a lot!!! So I have been having those

flwergrl53

I read recently that a little chocolate a day (preferably dark), can make you have a happier baby. I thought back to my first, and I had chocolate everyday, and she was a healthy 8 pounder who smiled everyday! She's now 8, and still super happy. Don't indulge, but I say, enjoy that chocolate!!!!