EBF. How many tsp coffee equals one cup?

[justonesherryformedicinalpurpo]

My days are presently fueled by coffee (and being whined at!) but I am concerned that I am consuming too much caffeine..

I have 2-3 cups of instant coffee a day. A tsp per cup so 2-3 tsps in total. Is that too much?

Guidelines say no more than 2 cups when breastfeeding but that must depend on how strong you have it right?

I think my milky cups with only a tsp is weak but can anyone shed any light?

I certainly don't feel buzzing!

Thank you

2 to 3 espressos might be a bit much but instant coffee is so weak in comparison I really wouldn't worry.

If you want to look into the reasoning behind the guidelines in some more depth, I recommend the book 'Expecting Better'

Some sites say up to 500mg caffeine - which equals around 5 cups of instant coffee so I wouldn't worry

kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/lifestyle/caffeine/

Thanks both. This has reassured me and thanks letsgetready for link

Oh. I didn't realise it should be restricted. I have about 800 cups of tea a day. How the hell are you supposed to survive with a baby and a two-year-old if you aren't mainlining caffeine?!

I didn't even know this was a thing. I drink loads of tea and coffee.

Agree highlove. I have the same aged children and I'm not sure caffeine even helps!

I'm unwell today so may have to double the intake!