Too much caffeine?

[FIrsttimeclapham]

It's been so incredible busy at work that I have been having a cappuccino a day from AMT for the last 6 weeks! I am 16+4. I didn't realise there was two shots of espresso in each one until yesterday. I'm so annoyed with myself as I have been so diligent about everything else. I was letting this be my 'one thing'. I really dropped the ball, how worried should I be?

I wouldn't worry too much Im pregnant and go over the caffeine allowance pretty much daily, it just happens.

I guess you have had the 12 week scan and baby is measuring ok. At least you know now and can cut back etc. There's mums that do all sorts whilst they're pregnant and baby is fine x

Don't worry. Switch to half caff if it makes you feel better and forget about it.

I wouldn’t worry .

You can have up to 200 mg of caffeine a day in the U.K. and 2 shots of espresso is probably about that . And I’m from Canada and we are allowed 300mg of caffeine 🤷‍♀️

There are studies now that question if caffeine is even as bad as previously thought anyway . But to be on the safe side I would definitely continue to limit your intake .

I have a double espresso every morning... 15 weeks now.

Read Expecting Better by Emily Oster if you want more info and stats.

Please don’t worry.

I worked nightshifts throughout my second pregnancy and was like a zombie from it.

It was either shit loads of caffeine or accidentally overdose a patient or die in a car crash on the way home.

I have 2 instant coffees and a shed load of chocolate a day!
I don’t think you need to worry

Ive been having 4 or 5 coffees a day to get through work with the exhaustion and baby is absolutely fine. Had my anomaly scan today and everything was perfect so I wouldn't worry massively. If it makes you uncomfortable then decrease the amount but generally I've found looking into the possible risks and likely hoods and just making an informed decision for yourself is the best way to stay relaxed and enjoy the pregnancy.

I wouldn’t worry either. It’s not like your having 10 a day. I’m pretty sure I go over slightly all the time too I don’t monitor caffeine but have a few teas and maybe a coke if I fancy one.