Coffee While Breastfeeding: What You Should Consider

Breastfeeding after pregnancy and drinking a cup of coffee from time to time is not taboo – it is important to use the stimulant in a well-dosed and responsible manner. We have summarized what you should consider in this health tip.

Coffee while breastfeeding – you should consider this

If you like drinking coffee, you don’t have to go completely without the invigorating drink while breastfeeding.

• You should keep an eye on the caffeine dosage because the caffeine also spreads in breast milk and is thus absorbed by your baby.
• Keep in mind that your baby’s body can only tolerate a fraction of the invigorating “poison”.
• You should almost completely avoid coffee during pregnancy. During this time, the fetus is even smaller than the born baby. In addition, it is directly supplied with caffeine via the umbilical cord.
• Sleepless nights due to a restless unborn child would certainly be the result. Energized by the caffeine, the fetus would have a greater urge to move.

In the period of breastfeeding, there are no such strict guidelines

You don’t have to do without a delicious milk coffee or a black coffee.

• The German Society for Nutrition (DGE) has issued the recommendation that you can consider a maximum of 300 milligrams of caffeine daily when breastfeeding as harmless.
• However, the limit of 300 milligrams of caffeine should not be exceeded.
• If you consume more caffeine, there is a risk that your child will become restless and nervous. Physical ailments such as abdominal pain can also set in. In addition, your child’s sleep patterns can be disturbed.
• You’ll typically find between 80 and 150 milligrams of caffeine in each cup. Keep in mind that it always depends on the grind and type of coffee powder. The amount of coffee powder is also relevant.
• Tip: There is also coffee without caffeine. A little trick here: Use a coffee pod machine, take one coffee pod without and one with caffeine. Brew both in a cup. So you have half a coffee, but twice the amount of stimulants.
• There is also a more convenient way. You can also find low-caffeine coffees on the market.
• Caffeine isn’t just found in coffee. Light teas such as mate and cola also have considerable caffeine content. This is also the case with many energy drinks.
• Tip: If you are unsure, avoid coffee altogether or only drink one or two cups of decaffeinated coffee.