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Is it safe to drink coffee while breastfeeding?

Lisa - posted on 12/22/2008 ( 9 moms have responded )

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Sandra - posted on 02/16/2013

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sure if you want your baby to drink caffiene

Lindy - posted on 12/26/2008

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I have a cup every morning with my 6 week old and sometimes a soda in the afternoon. She doesn't seem to mind. I'm glad because since I got pregnant coffe has tasted better than ever!

Liz - posted on 12/24/2008

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I don't know how I would have survived this past year as a new mom without coffee! My son has never been affected by it, though. THANK THE COFFEE GODS.

Jessica - posted on 12/22/2008

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I'm so glad you asked that question! I have been wondering the same thing since my
eight-month-old was born. I have been drinking a cup in the morning since his birth, and have recently upped it to two cups some days. He seems to do fine with it, but I've felt guilty about it anyway!

Genevieve - posted on 12/22/2008

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You can have some, just don't over do it. I was drinking too much caffeine and it really changed my baby's disposition. He normally is really easy going and happy. When I was drinking too much caffeine all he did was cry and wouldn't take naps longer than 30 minutes. It was really rough. Then I figured out it was the caffeine. I have cut it out completely for now but I will drink it on occasion.

Rebecca - posted on 12/22/2008

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Up to five cups a day, but make sure to count ALL sources of caffeine. Just pay attention when you start it and you'll be able to tell if your baby is affected. I drink several cups throughout the day and am nursing my 11-month-old. I did not start drinking coffee until she was 6 months, though, as it is harder for babies to process it before that age (see second link). Waiting until 6 months also encourages you to sleep when the baby sleeps!

http://parenting.ivillage.com/newborn/nb...,,40tg,00.html

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Breastfeeding...

Stefanie - posted on 12/22/2008

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Yes it is ok as long as your child tolerates it. Some babies react (get hyper) when the mom drinks something with caffeine. See this link for more info:

http://kellymom.com/health/lifestyle/caf...

Marie - posted on 12/22/2008

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thats what i read anyways :)

Marie - posted on 12/22/2008

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about 5oz is fine but not at night time time, because the baby gets all caffeine up and will have a hard time going to bed.

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