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Potentially dumb question about caffeine and BM

valzeevalzee member
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This may be a really dumb question but I honestly don't know the answer. If I have a cup of coffee, will the caffeine pass into my BM? If it does, will it dissipate by the time LO drinks it tomorrow? (Pumping at work.)

We were up every 2 hours last night and I'm like a zombie today, which is why I need the coffee and why I can't determine if this is an obvious question.

 

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Re: Potentially dumb question about caffeine and BM

  • jandy09jandy09 member

    Yes, it will pass into your BM. Some LO's have a reaction while others do not. I have always (while pg and BF) had 1-2 cups (6oz serving size) and we have never had a problem. Caffeine, alcohol, etc do not dissipate from milk once it is pumped.

    https://www.kellymom.com/health/lifestyle/caffeine.html

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    My LC said that I could have up to 12-20 oz. coffee per day, so I take the time to thoroughly enjoy my morning cup of coffee every day!
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  • LovelyLou23LovelyLou23 member
    Definitely enjoy your coffee :) My LO has never been affected by the caffeine. I drank all through pregnancy and now BF almost 9 months.
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  • EveryNameIWantIsTakenEveryNameIWantIsTaken member
    DD is wildly affected by caffeine, but coffee caffeine doesn't seem to bother her as much as black tea.  I think that it's because coffee caffeine leaves the body quicker, but yes, it will be in your milk and it won't disappear once pumped.
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    It can bother some babies, but luckily mine isn't bothered by it at all. I drank it after the 1st tri while pregnant and I have a few cups of coffee a day now.
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