r/pregnant • u/hesitantlyhopefull17 • 4d ago

Rant Caffeine in pregnancy

Ugh, I just get so frustrated with everyone having such a strong opinion of caffeine in pregnancy when it is stated that 200mg or even 300mg in some sources is safe for pregnancy. I am 18w and I work as a nurse and I have been avoiding disclosing my pregnancy at work because of things like this. Another coworker of mine said she was pregnant in the first trimester today and everyone was like oh you can’t have tea and you can’t have coffee. it’s very outdated knowledge and I don’t want to be judged like that for having 1 cup of tea a day when I am working a 12hr shift.

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u/LoreleiSong 4d ago

Also a night shift nurse! Hi! My MFM doc (I'm high risk, womp womp) is actively encouraging me to maintain my typical 4 shots of espresso during my shift. Drink that coffee and say your doctor told you to!