How to get rid of caffeine in breast milk

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WILL CAFFEINE AFFECT MY BABY?

You might be wondering if your morning cup of coffee or tea could have an effect on your nursing baby.

It may be reassuring to know that your consumption of moderate amounts of caffeine is unlikely to affect your full term, healthy baby, especially after the first months.

How long does caffeine stay in breastmilk

In most cases, baby only consumes moderate amounts of caffeine, about 1.5% of maternal dose. (Mohrbacher, 2020, p.566).

The European Food Safety Authority (2020) states that a daily intake of 2 cups of coffee (200 mg of caffeine) is safe to consume while nursing a baby.

The USA Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that 300 mg or less per day, 2-3 cups of coffee is acceptable.

However, caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant, so you may want to take the following into consideration:

IS MY BABY MORE LIKELY THAN OTHERS TO REACT TO CAFFEINE?

Babies who are premature, under six months or have other health issues may be more likely to show symptoms because they take longer to clear caffeine from their s

is caffeine ok while breastfeeding

is caffeine okay during breastfeeding