Will I be okay to drink a normal instant coffee?

[Katielouisa]

Im really really tired and Ie ran out of decaff and just hae nescafe gold blend in....would I be okay to drink this? x

 

[Diana5241]

One cup is totally fine! Pregnant women are supposed to keep their caffeine intake to around 200 mg/day. Regular instant coffee less than that so you're safe as long as you keep down your other caffeine intake for the day.

 

[ellemonkey]

I dont think one is going to hurt but being off caffine for so long you might feel like a kid having it for the first time, lol.

I forgot to get a decaff at starbucks last week and promptly needed the loo soon after, i didnt appreciate how much of a bowel stimulant it can be.

 

[mummy2be362]

I drink it, a couple of cups a day And all is well! So should be fine Decaff, bleh

 

[firsttimer1]

i drink two cups of tea or coffee a day hun, enjoy it! x

 

[lauren loo]

As much as i tried to stay away from caffine first and 2nd pregnancy, its not working for me. I dont have much but i do enjoy having a can of soda everynight. Right after i gave birth with my son and the nurse asked if she could get me anything i asked if i could have a coke.

 

[MeowPurr32]

If you really want coffee, it's supposed to be fine, just stick with a small cup/mug. If it's brewed strongly, be cautious how much you drink.

 

[harrybaby]

yeah a cup of coffee has about 50/60mg of caffeine in it and your allowed 200mg so your fine.

 

[spykey_uk]

Yeah, you're allowed 200mg a day and I think coffee actually has about 100mg (whereas tea has about 75mg). There's a helpful list of the amounts here:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/health/treatments/healthy_living/nutrition/healthy_caff.shtml