Caffeine and let down

Re: Caffeine and let down

• buckleyk member

  January 2016

  I've been having a small (sometimes medium) cup of decaf a day for the last few weeks and haven't noticed a problem while nursing or pumping. Maybe it's because I've been sticking with decaf or everyone's body responds differently??

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• callistosmile member

  January 2016

  I've heard that drinking a cold glass of water can help trigger letdown faster. No idea about the caffeine though.

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• Livvyloo87 member

  January 2016

  Thanks! Will try that tomorrow morn!

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• susubaby member

  January 2016

  I usually drink 1-2 cups a coffee in the morning. However, I drink a 20oz ice water in between and I drink over 100oz total in my day. My let down isn't effected. It IS effected when I don't eat enough calories.

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• jbettles member

  January 2016

  I have a 16-oz coffee each day (teacher, I carry it around all morning), but then I also drink two large water bottles (total of 70 oz) the rest of the day. My supply has stayed constant! (And FYI, I started a new position that is much more flexible as far as bathroom breaks go, otherwise I wouldn't be able to drink so much!!!)

  

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• meggipi5 member

  January 2016

  I'm pretty sure it's NOT the caffeine, but it might be dehydration from drinking too much coffee and not enough water. Check out Kellymom.com regarding caffeine, it's got some good info.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• BrandiLaw87 member

  January 2016

  susubaby said:

  I usually drink 1-2 cups a coffee in the morning. However, I drink a 20oz ice water in between and I drink over 100oz total in my day. My let down isn't effected. It IS effected when I don't eat enough calories.

  Me too! Except I don't actually know how many ounces of water I drink lol

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• jwebbbber45678 member

  January 2016

  I drink two large iced coffees a day and plenty of water. I've had no problems.

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• Livvyloo87 member

  January 2016

  Thanks all! I've dropped the caffeine and will up my water intake and fingers crossed it all goes back to normal!!

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• amenglebert member

  January 2016

  I drink a water bottle full after each feeding, that's 36oz. You wanna make sure you're drinking enough water while drinking caffeine. I also use fenugreek and mothers milk tea in the morning. I was able to get a huge freezer stash.

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