Is it ok if I have a cup of coffee? Breastfeeding

Question

My baby is less than a week old and I’m breastfeeding. I feel guilty having any caffeine but I know they say it’s fine! If I do have a cup, is there a time that would be best? Like immediately after a feeding?

Answer

Every baby is different. Some babies are more sensitive than others. Look for jitters or difficulty sleeping. About 1% of the caffeine you consume will be expressed in your breastmilk, so try to drink the least you can while still enjoying.
My baby doesn't seem to be bothered, so I drink what I want and just keep an eye out.
Like my great grandfather always told me before he passed, "all things in moderation... Including moderation!" Enjoy!

Answer

For most women and babies its fine. Health Canada says to stick to 300mgs of caffeine a day. Some sources go up to 750mg lol Kellymom.com has good info on it all. My babies have never been bothered by it.

Answer

I think it’s ok to drink up to 2 cups a day. I’ve been drinking one every day since he came home 6 weeks ago (couldn’t function without it!) and I haven’t noticed any effects on him.

Answer

I drank coffee while breastfeeding and it never affected my LO but like somebody else said, keep an eye on baby's reaction. And yes, right after nursing would be the best time because then it has time to start to metabolize out of your milk before feeding again.

Answer

Sure. Coffee hurt my kids tummy tho

Answer

Just watch to see how it affects bub. Mine struggled to sleep if I had coffee and others get really bad reflux

Answer

I had 1 cup of coffee after I would nurse ,then I would drink water .

Is it ok if I have a cup of coffee? Breastfeeding

The Top Baby Tracker App: Embrace New Beginnings with Tender Care

The Top Fertility Tracker App: Your Path to Achieving Pregnancy

The Top Pregnancy App: Nurturing Your Journey to Motherhood

The Top Period Tracker for Empowering Your Menstrual Health Journey