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Can I have a cup of tea?

PiperSPiperS member
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I have not had one drop of caffeine so far, but I couldn't sleep last night. I am so tired I could cry. I have a two hour class and lessons to finish for tomorrow. Will one cup of tea be okay. I know caffeine has been linked to m/c but that tiny amount okay?
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  • rvandiver0705rvandiver0705 member

    My OB said that I can have 200 mg of caffeine a day.  I would call the nurse at your OB's and ask if you are really worried. 

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  • tiffanysbridetiffanysbride member

    From americanpregnancy.org (my OB's fact sheet states between 200-300mg)

    Facts: Experts have stated that moderate levels of caffeine have not been found to have a negative effect on pregnancy. The definition of moderate varies anywhere from 150 mg - 300 mg a day.

    How much caffeine is in your favorite drinks & snacks?

    • Starbucks Grande Coffee (16 oz) 400 mg
    • Starbucks House Blend Coffee (16 oz) 259 mg
    • Dr. Pepper (12 oz) 37 mg
    • 7 Eleven Big Gulp Diet Coke (32 oz) 124 mg
    • 7 Eleven Big Gulp Coca-Cola (32 oz) 92 mg
    • Ben & Jerry's Coffee Buzz Ice Cream (8 oz) 72 mg
    • Baker's chocolate (1 oz) 26 mg
    • Green tea (6 oz) 40 mg
    • Black tea (6 oz) 45 mg
    • Excedrin (per capsule) 65mg

     

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  • Karen1998Karen1998 member
    imagervandiver0705:

    My OB said that I can have 200 mg of caffeine a day.  I would call the nurse at your OB's and ask if you are really worried. 

    This.  Most tea has less caffeine than coffee.  I think a cup of black tea runs around 40-50 mg of caffeine but google knows the exact answer.

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  • DowagerCountessofNJDowagerCountessofNJ
    Definitely call your OB's office if you're truly concerned; with that said I've followed the guidelines the PP's have listed and haven't had any issues.
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  • TBR23TBR23
    A cup of tea sounds sooo good!
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  • hugs&hissyfitshugs&hissyfits
    My OB says this as well!
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  • ewilliams1127ewilliams1127 member
    My OB just said today under 300mg a day is ok.  Enjoy your cup of tea!
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  • StaceyM06StaceyM06
    imageKaren1998:
    imagervandiver0705:

    My OB said that I can have 200 mg of caffeine a day.  I would call the nurse at your OB's and ask if you are really worried. 

    This.  Most tea has less caffeine than coffee.  I think a cup of black tea runs around 40-50 mg of caffeine but google knows the exact answer.

    My OB also told me this, but I've decided to completely cut out caffeinated drinks since it may affect vitamin absorption. I may already have trouble with FA and B vitamins absorption due to my MTHFR. 

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