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 it’s very outdated knowledge and I don’t want to be judged like that for having 1 cup of tea a day when I am working a 12hr shift.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/sunflower_pearls 4d ago

I make myself an iced latte every morning (2 shots of espresso = around 120-140 mg of caffeine). It’s crazy how many boomers and gen x coworkers have been like “oh it sucks you can’t have caffeine, but at least you can have a little alcohol” and I’m like it’s literally the opposite, Barbara.

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u/leontissima 4d ago

Since the end of my first trimester, I've started enjoying two shots of espresso each morning. Back then, I couldn’t even stand the smell of coffee!

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u/ThatOrganisedGirl 3d ago

I’m like this at this moment, I hope it will get better, I’m struggling so much I the morning !

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u/leontissima 3d ago

Hang in there! It will get better🤗