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bettybcafe
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Caffeine
Ok, so I know caffeine is bad during pregnancy but can we drink small amounts? I have no problem giving up coffee but when it comes to soda and sweets its a bit harder. Ive been doing pretty good but is it ok to drink small amounts of soda?
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Posted 5/1/11 10:16 PM  |
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Bellaocchi
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Re: Caffeine
My doctor told me no caffeine. Some girls on here say their Dr.'s said it was okay in moderation.
I was never really a big coffee drinker before. Caffeine speeds up the heartrate which speeds up the baby's hr too. I just stay away from it all together.
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| Posted 5/1/11 10:18 PM |
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JulyMommy2Be
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Re: Caffeine
I have one glass of coke every friday night as a treat with my chinese food.
as for coffee, i drink it periodically but one cup a day is my limit.
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| Posted 5/1/11 10:22 PM |
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Coosie
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Re: Caffeine
My OB said in moderation. And all the reading I've done on it says the same. I'm like you and found it very hard to give up soda and chocolate all together. I cut out coffee. I normally save my glass of soda or ice tea for dinner and then I bought a tremdous bag of hershey kisses. I grab about 4-5 of them as I'm watching TV at night (the time I crave chocolate the most) and I found I can get thru most days comfortably.
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| Posted 5/1/11 10:26 PM |
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hotsauce345
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Re: Caffeine
i have decaf coffee which should only contain between 2-4 mgs of caffeine. studies show that pregnant women can drink no more than 200 mgs a day without any significant risk to them or baby. once in a blue i'll have a sip of my hubby's half and half lemonade / iced tea...but thats about as far as i go with caffeine
"The March of Dimes recommends that women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant consume no more than 200 milligrams (mg) of caffeine per day. This is the amount of caffeine in about one 12-ounce cup of coffee."
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| Posted 5/1/11 10:28 PM |
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KPanas
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Re: Caffeine
I am having a hard time giving up the caffeine as well, I usually have one soda a day
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| Posted 5/1/11 10:28 PM |
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hotsauce345
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Re: Caffeine
also, remember...Sprite, sierra mist and 7up are all non caffeinated sodas...so maybe try those as options if its carbonation you crave.
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| Posted 5/1/11 10:39 PM |
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bettybcafe
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Re: Caffeine
Posted by MrsMeloyellow
also, remember...Sprite, sierra mist and 7up are all non caffeinated sodas...so maybe try those as options if its carbonation you crave.
Oh, I didnt know that! Thanks for sharing
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| Posted 5/1/11 11:07 PM |
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FirstMate
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Re: Caffeine
I drink coffee every day.
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wingsofsong
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Re: Caffeine
Posted by MrsMeloyellow
also, remember...Sprite, sierra mist and 7up are all non caffeinated sodas...so maybe try those as options if its carbonation you crave.
Also root beer (most brands), cream soda, grape soda, fresca, orange soda, and there's always caffeine free coke!
Message edited 5/1/2011 11:26:53 PM.
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| Posted 5/1/11 11:25 PM |
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Jessica
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Re: Caffeine
Posted by FirstMate
I drink coffee every day.
ditto!
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| Posted 5/1/11 11:31 PM |
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MrsKS
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Re: Caffeine
Posted by wingsofsong
Posted by MrsMeloyellow
also, remember...Sprite, sierra mist and 7up are all non caffeinated sodas...so maybe try those as options if its carbonation you crave.
Also root beer (most brands), cream soda, grape soda, fresca, orange soda, and there's always caffeine free coke!
i was loving caffeine free coke!!! Then GD came along and stole it from me!!! 
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| Posted 5/1/11 11:50 PM |
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BAM 2009
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Re: Caffeine
I was told it was ok to have either one cup of coffee a day or 2 cans of soda. There was no way I could function without some caffeine.. Everything is ok in moderation IMO...
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BAM 2009
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Re: Caffeine
Posted by MrsKS
Posted by wingsofsong
Posted by MrsMeloyellow
also, remember...Sprite, sierra mist and 7up are all non caffeinated sodas...so maybe try those as options if its carbonation you crave.
Also root beer (most brands), cream soda, grape soda, fresca, orange soda, and there's always caffeine free coke!
i was loving caffeine free coke!!! Then GD came along and stole it from me!!!
I get Caffeine free diet coke...Not easy to find, but it is out there...
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| Posted 5/2/11 6:59 AM |
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Bearcat
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Re: Caffeine
i usually have at least some caffeine each day, whether it's coffee, tea, or soda. see what your own doctor says. mine said it was fine to have a cup a day.
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| Posted 5/2/11 7:00 AM |
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DiamondGirl
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Re: Caffeine
My dr told me it is okay to have one or two cups of coffee a day. A soda here or there.
I usually have a cup or 1/2 a cup in the morning, a diet soda a cple times a week.
So it is okay in moderation, but of course do what you are comfortable with
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| Posted 5/2/11 7:05 AM |
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Tiggeruth
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Re: Caffeine
i have been having caffeine (via coffee and dark chocolate) throughout this pregnancy...i just stay within the 200mg. some days i have hardly any and some days I probably have exactly 200mg.
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| Posted 5/2/11 8:09 AM |
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BethanyLynn
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Re: Caffeine
Posted by FirstMate
I drink coffee every day.
Ditto 1-2 cups. Did with my DD also and she is fine!
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| Posted 5/2/11 10:06 AM |
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jamiemarie12
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Re: Caffeine
I drink a cup of coffee occasionally.
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InShock2011
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Re: Caffeine
Posted by wingsofsong
Posted by MrsMeloyellow
also, remember...Sprite, sierra mist and 7up are all non caffeinated sodas...so maybe try those as options if its carbonation you crave.
Also root beer (most brands), cream soda, grape soda, fresca, orange soda, and there's always caffeine free coke!
orange soda has cafeine in it
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| Posted 5/2/11 10:23 AM |
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InShock2011
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Re: Caffeine
Everything in moderation, its very rare I see a dr say no to caffeine, its just every dr says a different amount.
I drink one soda a day with lunch, I need the caffeine to get me through the day. I was a hige soda drinker before I got pregnant so this is a lot less, and I don't drink coffee at all because I don't like it. I don't see it as much different.
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MichLiz213
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Re: Caffeine
I have one cup of coffee each morning and an occasional soda. My OB said 1-2 cups was okay.
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BAM 2009
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Re: Caffeine
Posted by InShock2011
Posted by wingsofsong
Posted by MrsMeloyellow
also, remember...Sprite, sierra mist and 7up are all non caffeinated sodas...so maybe try those as options if its carbonation you crave.
Also root beer (most brands), cream soda, grape soda, fresca, orange soda, and there's always caffeine free coke!
orange soda has cafeine in it
Sunkist Orange soda has caffeine in it. The others don't...Weird..
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| Posted 5/2/11 11:07 AM |
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EricaAlt
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Re: Caffeine
Posted by BethanyLynn
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I drink coffee every day.
Ditto 1-2 cups. Did with my DD also and she is fine!
I have 1 cup a day and sometimes chocolate later on 
I have a toddler and caffeine is a must
Just want to add with DS I didn't drink coffee and was much healthier.
He's a wack-a-doo so I figured it can't hurt 
Totally kidding, but yes... my boy is a typical nutty and wacky boy
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CrankyPants
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Re: Caffeine
Posted by BAM 2009
Posted by MrsKS
Posted by wingsofsong
Posted by MrsMeloyellow
also, remember...Sprite, sierra mist and 7up are all non caffeinated sodas...so maybe try those as options if its carbonation you crave.
Also root beer (most brands), cream soda, grape soda, fresca, orange soda, and there's always caffeine free coke!
i was loving caffeine free coke!!! Then GD came along and stole it from me!!!
I get Caffeine free diet coke...Not easy to find, but it is out there...
Yeah, but then you have the aspertame concern
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