Can Women Drink Decaf Coffee During Pregnancy?
We're often asked this question: Can you or I drink decaffeinated coffee while pregnant? For many people, decaf coffee is still heavily associated with being pregnant. It's a really important question: 'How much coffee can I drink when I'm pregnant?' There is still a lot of confusion about how much caffeine pregnant mums can drink and this is what this post is all about. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists' advice is to limit caffeine intake to 200 milligrams per day - the equivalent to two cups of instant coffee. According to the NHS, if you’re pregnant, you should really limit the amount of caffeine you consume to 200 milligrams (mg) a day, which is the equivalent of one cup of filter coffee or 2 cups of instant coffee. This is where decaf can really come into its own. A lot of mums just decide to go completely decaf and often feel the benefits of living caffeine free and don’t go back. In some ways, it’s well ...