Coffee while breastfeeding: what you should consider

Breastfeeding after pregnancy and drinking coffee every now and then is not a taboo - it is important to use the luxury food in a well-dosed and responsible manner. We have summarized what you should pay attention to in this health tip.

Coffee while breastfeeding - you should be aware of this

If you like to drink coffee, you don't have to do completely without the invigorating drink while breastfeeding.

• You should keep an eye on the dosage of the caffeine, 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 infant. In addition, it is supplied directly with the caffeine via the umbilical cord.
• Sleepless nights from a restless unborn baby would certainly be the result. Invigorated by the caffeine, the fetus would have a greater urge to move.

There are no such strict guidelines during breastfeeding.

You don't have to give up a delicious milk coffee or a black coffee.

• The German Nutrition Society (DGE) has made the recommendation that you can consider the highest 300 milligrams of caffeine per day to be safe when breastfeeding.
• However, the 300 milligram limit of caffeine should not be exceeded.
• If you consume more caffeine, your child may become restless and nervous. Physical ailments such as abdominal pain can also occur. Your child's sleep behavior can also be disturbed.
• You will usually 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. Little trick here: use a coffee pad machine, take a coffee pad without and one with caffeine. Brew them both in a cup. So you have half a coffee, but twice the amount of luxury goods.
• Incidentally, there is also a more comfortable way. You can also find caffeine-reduced coffees in stores.
• Caffeine isn't just in coffee. Light teas such as mate and cola also have a considerable caffeine content. This is also the case with many energy drinks.
• Tip: Are you unsure, do without coffee altogether or only take one or two cups of decaffeinated coffee.

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