Breastfeeding Support Group
While breastfeeding is recommended by many doctors, it is not as simple as it seems. This is a community dedicated to parents who are choosing to breastfeed, providing a safe place to discuss everything from pumping, to questions of whether baby is getting enough, weaning, breast care, scheduling, supply, and more.
Hi Ladies,
So, let me preface this by saying, I LOVE coffee. Bad coffee, good coffee, expensive, cheap, whatever, I just love black coffee. Not only do I love the taste, and the caffeine, but there is something about the smell and ritual that I find very comforting (I sound like an addict, don't I? :)) When I found out I was pg last Febraury I immediately cut all caffeine out of my diet (we had a previous m/c and so I was too scared to have any whatsoever). Now, my daughter is 3 1/2 months old and I am ebf her. I haven't had any caffeine at this point, but boy, I would really love at least a morning cup of coffee.
I have read varying things about this. I read that the American Academy of Pediatrics says that caffeine IS compatible with breastfeeding. But, other places I've read that it makes babies irritable. I've also read that if you completely cut out caffeine during your pg (which I did) then your child might be even more sensitive to this?
What are you all doing about caffeine? Any thoughts about this?
Thanks!
So, let me preface this by saying, I LOVE coffee. Bad coffee, good coffee, expensive, cheap, whatever, I just love black coffee. Not only do I love the taste, and the caffeine, but there is something about the smell and ritual that I find very comforting (I sound like an addict, don't I? :)) When I found out I was pg last Febraury I immediately cut all caffeine out of my diet (we had a previous m/c and so I was too scared to have any whatsoever). Now, my daughter is 3 1/2 months old and I am ebf her. I haven't had any caffeine at this point, but boy, I would really love at least a morning cup of coffee.
I have read varying things about this. I read that the American Academy of Pediatrics says that caffeine IS compatible with breastfeeding. But, other places I've read that it makes babies irritable. I've also read that if you completely cut out caffeine during your pg (which I did) then your child might be even more sensitive to this?
What are you all doing about caffeine? Any thoughts about this?
Thanks!
I drink the occassional Pepsi, okay when it is in the house I have a can everyday :o), but I do not see any effect on my DS and he is 9months.
I would try decaf if you are really concerned and introduce it slowly if you want the real thing.