Is drinking caffeine while pregnant really a big deal?

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I know doctors say to only drink a limited amount but everyone I know drinks as much as they want and all their babies came out perfectly healthy. 
I love coffee and sweet tea and I can’t stop drinking an occasional soda. 
Opinions?

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It’s safe to have 200mg per day. Not more of that. Just because some babies turn out ok with tons of caffeine doesn’t mean all will! Plenty of people smoke their whole lives and never get cancer. Doesn’t mean  it’s safe to do it.

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You can have up to 200-300mg if caffeine a day! That’s 2 small coffees!

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Anything you put into your body affects your baby’s body too. So because of that I don’t drink it daily. But no judgment to moms who do.

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Limiting caffeine strictly in the first trimester is recommended but after that you can get away with a little more.

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I avoided caffeine during my first trimester. Now, I allow myself caffeine, but in moderation.

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I really didn’t have any in the first trimester, mostly because just the thought of it made me sick. Now I just have one cup a day

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I drink caffeine just about every day. I just limit it to 200mg or less. Just watch for blood pressure issues.

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From what I understand the only reason it’s suggested to be limited is because not enough studies have been done to really know the effects on unborn babies. Also because caffeine can raise your blood pressure and heart rate which isn’t something you want while pregnant. 
My best friend literally lives off soda and has three healthy boys so I don’t think the caffeine harmed them.

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I drank so much coffee with both my pregnancies

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When im craving it bad enough I'll give in, but i trick my brain by sometimes getting a sprite instead. You can have 200mg a day, but Im doing my best to cut it completely out to help me get in the habit before I start breastfeeding.

Is drinking caffeine while pregnant really a big deal?

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