Coffee and Breastfeeding

[Deleted]

She's full of shit. You're not missing anything.

[mrssandro]

Does the baby seem to be affected by the caffeine? Less sleepy or have acid reflux. If No...then drink coffee as much as you need to.

[pooh8402]

my baby seems to be affected by even the small amount of caffeine I had been drinking (fussy, horrible napper), so I've given it up. *cries*

but if your baby isn't affected, the KOKO. every pedi I've talked to say it's nbd as long as it doesn't affect your baby.

[rbp]

WTF? She told you there was something wrong with drinking coffee while BF but wouldn't tell you what that thing is?

Anyway, it's totally fine unless it gives your baby reflux. Drink up!

[redheadbaker]

She's wrong.

[water*drop]

I am drinking coffee while pumping right now, and it is my third cup of the day, so...

[Deleted]

enjoy your non-decaf coffee!

[DarcyLongfellow]

She can shove it.

If your baby doesn't have trouble sleeping after you've had coffee, then drink up.

I drank SO MUCH coffee after DD2 was born.

I also drank it when pregnant. (devil)

[redpenmama]

I drink 2 cups a day and have been breastfeeding for the last 21 months. I did the same when I nursed DD.

[namasteak]

You're not missing anything and your friend is a jerk.

[Deleted]

She's full of shit and trying to draw you into a web of lies.

DON'T DO IT.

Coffee loves you.

[shelbyann]

What? No. Caffeine is moderation is fine. I know it can sometimes be an issue with reflux etc but generally fine.

DD slept like shit when she was an infant and I tried cutting caffeine for a few weeks. It made no difference.

Still drinking my daily cup (occasionally two...) of coffee while pregnant AND nursing!

[momin2013]

Is she into some MLM scheme for natural energy products or something?

Seriously, if your LO does not seem to be affected, then it's fine.

I continued to drink my one cup per day throught pregnancy and still do while nursing DS. I will say, though, that if I'd have a coffee in the afternoon, he'd seem more "wakeful" that night, but that's about it.

[sparkythelawyer]

Sept 1, 2015 11:58:18 GMT -5 newnamesameperson said:

Ugh, so I'm not a big coffee drinker but I'm seriously tired.  I have a newborn and a toddler...so that's explanation enough.  I was at Starbucks yesterday, ran into an old friend who said she was surprised I didn't order a decaf.  WTF.  Okayyyy so I mentioned that I didn't think 1 cup of coffee had an impact on a baby.  She then informed me I needed to really read up on it, look into Kelly Mom (I thought I had), and try other natural energy remedies. 

So what am I missing?  If you think the effect of caffeine while nursing is detrimental (or maybe not such a strong word) could you point me to that research?  Also, what are some natural energy options? 

Your missing that your "friend" is a twat who needs to MHOB.

[statgirl]

I had SO.MUCH.CAFFIENE with DS1. No impact whatsoever. He was shitty sleeper regardless, so I lived on Mountain Dew and coffee.

DS2 can't handle any, so sad But he sleeps now without reflux. Bright side ?

[tulips]

You're fine to have caffeine!

I cut back during pregnancy and then had to cut caffeine pretty much completely with DD because caffeine aggravates her reflux. She can tolerate a chai tea latte and that's about all. Starbucks can make a lot of their fancy coffee drinks decaf, though!

[rugbywife]

I kept to the maxes when I was pregnant but not while breast feeding necessarily, I recently upped from one to two a day. Have seen no difference in DS.

[mcfelix]

Fuck that noise. How do people think that's okay???

So before I was ever pregnant, I met one of my very good friends for lunch. We work near each other so we regularly meet for lunch. She was pregnant and got a diet coke with lunch. I remember thinking wow I thought you weren't supposed to have caffeine when pregnant. But I kept that thought in my head!!! And then I got pregnant and realized I was an idiot. Glad I kept my mouth shut.

[hbomdiggity]

I have a cup a day.

I also drink alcohol.

[fashionx]

I don't drink coffee every day, but when I do I notice zero difference with DD. I also drank it while pregnant, and just kept under the 200 mg of daily caffiene.

Your friend can shove it. Drink up!

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[GotWine]

I drink coffee all day long! I drink water with meals, but I always have a coffee with me all day. I have not seen any issues with ds because of it. Ignore that girl. You know your baby better than her. If your baby shows signs of being bothered by the caffein the you can cut back.

[Poppy]

I don't know why, but the milk bank asks donors to limit the amount of caffeine they consume. However, I know my 2 shots of espresso per day are within their limits.

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Sept 1, 2015 12:59:43 GMT -5 Poppy said:

I don't know why, but the milk bank asks donors to limit the amount of caffeine they consume. However, I know my 2 shots of espresso per day are within their limits.

Meanwhile, they're mainlining caffeine into the preemies to help regulate their heart.

Yeah, donating milk has more stringent guidelines because it goes to fragile babies. And if your induvidual kid seems to react to caffeine, then restrict it. But it's not a thing to worry over, generally.

[MadamePresident]

I quit caffeine because it made my kids spit up. If not for that I'd have been drinking coffee all the time.

[residentdj]

I so wish I could have had coffee when I was pumping, but the caffeine made my milk supply tank, so I had to forgo it. I don't know much about how it affects babies really, only the milk supply aspect of it. But if you don't have that problem, then drink away.

[Deleted]

Some babies are bothered. I've not noticed a trend with my kid. I don't like coffee but I do like diet coke.

My BFF said she drinks a pot of coffee a day. Her kids are awesome.