Can I have coke?

[LadyPug]

8 weeks pregnant, not had any caffeine and suffering from bad morning sickness. Feel like I want coke but surely that’s really bad?!

My nan always swore by flat coke to settle an upset tummy. It won't kill you but isn't something you should be having on a regular basis due to the caffeine and sugar.

It feels so wrong to want it janeeyre but I’m literally feeling sick morning noon and night! Thank you for replying!

You can have Coke. Recommendations are 200mg of caffeine which is the equivalent of 5 cans of Coke or 2 mugs of instant coffee.

Oh my goodness! That’s loads, I was just thinking a couple of sips!!!

That's per day.

Not the Class A but a can here and there of the brown fizzy stuff is fine.

I read once that Diet Coke is a greater nono than ff Coke anyway so stay away from that

With horrid sickness, lack of sleep and a demanding job, sometimes cola was the only thing that got me through the day when pregnant. It's not great but it's not battery acid. Everything in moderation.

The stuff in a can? ;)

Yes of course. I bloody hate the stuff but it was a lifesaver when I had HG for getting some sugar and fluids in.

Let it go flat a bit and sip it, it’s like life returning :) try not to let it coat your teeth though (a straw helps.)

Sorry you’re suffering,

Crack on with it.
A can of coke isn't going to hurt he baby.

Recent research suggests the previous caffeine levels were a bit stingy too.

Don’t drink buckets of it but frankly a couple of cuppas / bit of choc / cola is fine. Much preferable to dehydration anyhow

When I had HG in my last pregnancy I lived on full fat coke and smoky bacon crisps. Needs must!

Thank you so much everyone! I hate it normally but for some reason really want some! And yes, the type in a can! Hahaha! Thanks ladies!

My pregnancy cravings of coke and Dr Pepper got me through some dark days of sickness! I limited myself to one can per day, it was practically the only thing I actually enjoyed tasting for 3 months!

You’re allowed caffeine in moderation, so just not loads.
I’m pregnant with my 3rd DC and all I’ve done with this pregnancy and my previous pregnancy was crave fizzy drinks and my DD turned out fine.
Enjoy

You can get caffiene free stuff too

If it weren’t for cola I’m not sure I’d have survived nine months of HG.

In my final trimester I had a can of full fat coke a day. It was the only thing getting me through and I would look forward to it and count down to it all day long!

Enjoy your coke!!

Originally Coca Cola was only sold in pharmacies as a indigestion remedy.

Go for it.

I lived on coke for 10 weeks with hyperemesis. Couldn't drink anything else which is weird because I normally don't drink it at all!

Fill a glass with ice then pour coke on. Add a bit of water if still fizzy. And use a straw. It literally saved me last week when I couldn't bear even water! And I never usually drink fizzy drinks. You need the sugar for energy. It's only a temporary pick me up til you are over the sickness.

Full fat Cola was the only thing that helped with my morning sickness, in my previous & current pregnancies.

Go for it

My pregnancy craving was coke , was the only thing that helped with my morning sickness. I then switched to flavoured fizzy water which also helped. I alternates between these drinks .

I don’t like full fat coke but loved it during pregnancy ( I did limit to one glass a day)

I have two coffees and a can of Diet Coke every day! It's my third pregnancy so I've relaxed a bit. Baby is happy, weight on the track etc. All good