Coffee

erinjason11

How many cups of coffee are safe to drink while BF? I drink one when I wake up, but would really like two!

marijaa333

I've heard up to four. Unfortunately, my kiddo reacts to caffeine by fussing the entire next day after I have a cup. At first I thought it couldn't possibly be related, so I tested it two more times, and let's just say i'm sticking to tea now...  So, the answer probably varies by person - you may not have any problems at two cups, whereas my son reacts to just one. *sob*

mbt385

I've been doing a regular cup in the mornings and then a half-caff (kcup) if I need another, which is fairly often. My doc didn't give any restrictions but did warn about coffee at nighttime.

montanchelsy

My Dr said limit to 750 milligrams a day which is a lot. A cup of the average coffee is 60 milligrams.

ashleyandely

I have also heard four cups a day is okay. I drink 2-3.

cassietegtmeier

I drink 1-2 cups a day but I think it's varies from baby to baby.

mars8k

I havent been drinking coffee but i'm suddenly craving starbucks caramel frappacino that i used to have when i was an intern at 18! Lol but i'll have when i can get out of the house early so that even if the caffienne keeps her awak i wouldn't suffer from it

caseheela

Usually I drink 3-4 cups a day. Depends on what we do during the day and how late my first cup is.

mamadeuce

I just have 1. It normally suffices. I googled and got a couple different answers. Ask your pediatrician.

anatrip

I definitely have 4/day lol... But I'm not exclusively BFing, I formula feed 60-70% due to low supply.

OurLoveBug

My lactation consultant said you can drink up to six cups of coffee a day. Our breast milk has a much better filter than the placenta.

cassietegtmeier

OurLoveBug said:

My lactation consultant said you can drink up to six cups of coffee a day. Our breast milk has a much better filter than the placenta.

I love your lactation consultant