re: Caffeine Is Comparable To Smoking While Pregnant
1992 postsposted 3rd Jul
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quoteI have 1 child & live in New York
6817 postsposted 3rd Jul
Quoting MommyRu: There are tons of studies, yes... however, all of which say that caffeine consumption may increase ... [snip!] ... born from mothers who consumed caffeine and turned out fine.... same goes for babies born from mothers who smoked.
no, caffeine consumption has been proven to increase those things when taking in alot of caffeine, therefore they reccomend to only itnake very little caffeine, compared to smkoing cigarettes it is reccomended to quit altogether because it is a horrible habit, not to mention babies born to smokers are more likely to smoke, which is a habit that will eventually kill them and cause tons of health problems, you can't say the same for caffeine, not even close so idon't think it's a really good point lol
I'm due March 4th (a girl), have 1 child & live in Houston, Texas
posted 3rd Jul
Quoting MommyRu: But other studies show that even moderation is dangerous... do you pick and choose what study you like better? Is it a "better" risk to take than smoking one ciggie a day?
there are studies linking pitocin to autism, or vit d and lack of it to autism, or studies showing how black males are more likely to commit crimes... so yes, I do have to chose which studies to go by because some are simply more important than others, and they are jsut that, studies, they could change within a couple years..
you have to pick and chose your battles, I don't drink anywhere near 5 cans od soda a day, and i drink a shit ton of water, so with this being the first study I have ever heard like this, I will take it lightly, because there really isn't awhole lot to back it up right now...and who knows, maybe I will cut out caffeine, but right now, I truly don't see it as important... caffeine does not kill, smoking does...
I'm due March 4th (a girl), have 1 child & live in Houston, Texas
7726 postsposted 3rd Jul
Quoting Erica (Jacob's mommy!): there are studies linking pitocin to autism, or vit d and lack of it to autism, or studies showing ... [snip!] ... maybe I will cut out caffeine, but right now, I truly don't see it as important... caffeine does not kill, smoking does...
Google it... you'll see millions of studies.
I'm not trying to say caeffeine is worse than smoking, it's simply comparable.
I have 1 child & live in Guatemala
posted 3rd Jul
Quoting MommyRu: Google it... you'll see millions of studies. I'm not trying to say caeffeine is worse than smoking, it's simply comparable. well i truly do not think they are comparable, imo, one's effects are way worse
I'm due March 4th (a girl), have 1 child & live in Houston, Texas
posted 3rd Jul
Quoting Erica (Jacob's mommy!): well i truly do not think they are comparable, imo, one's effects are way worse
both have extreme risks...
I have 1 child & live in Guatemala
19291 postsposted 3rd Jul
Quoting Erica (Jacob's mommy!): well i truly do not think they are comparable, imo, one's effects are way worse
Its really not comparable at all.
I'm due December 7th (a boy), have 1 child & 2 angel babies & live in Arizona
posted 3rd Jul
Quoting MommyRu: both have extreme risks...so does driving, or living in a big city, or riding a horse, or hiking...all have extreme risks of things that COULD happen, doesn't mean they're all comparable
I'm due March 4th (a girl), have 1 child & live in Houston, Texas
571 postsposted 4th Jul
Quoting Talvari: ...And it depends on the study done. The March of Dimes says this: http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1148.asp ... [snip!] ... baby (7). Women who drank eight or more cups a day had a 3 times higher risk of stillbirth than women who drank no coffee.Omg, does anyone drink 8 cups of coffee in one day?! I would be freaking out! I get shaky after one big cup so I could only imagine 8, or even 4. Even 5 sodas in a day sounds like a lot to me. Regardless of conflicting studies, I think it best to err on the side of caution. I had the occasional soda and did not drink coffee. I did eat chocolate, though not in huge amounts.
I have 1 child & live in Georgia
posted 4th Jul
Quoting Audrey and Mommy: Smoking versus Caffeine? Smoking takes oxygen away from your baby's lungs. Caffeine is fine during pregnancy ... [snip!] ... during pregnancy and my girl is just fine.. I have my daily cup still today and I'm nursing and she is a exellent sleeper..
I have 1 child & live in Georgia
posted 4th Jul
Quoting Maddox's Mama: Omg, does anyone drink 8 cups of coffee in one day?! I would be freaking out! I get shaky after one big ... [snip!] ... on the side of caution. I had the occasional soda and did not drink coffee. I did eat chocolate, though not in huge amounts.
I used to drink about 8-10 cups of coffee every day before I got pregnant... I cut down to 2 because, though I had no withdrawls quiting smoking.... coffee is evil!!
I have 1 child & live in Guatemala
posted 4th Jul
Quoting Erica (Jacob's mommy!): so does driving, or living in a big city, or riding a horse, or hiking...all have extreme risks of things that COULD happen, doesn't mean they're all comparable
No, they aren't all comparable because the risks aren't at all similar.. Risks with caffeine consumption and smoking are.
I have 1 child & live in Guatemala
posted 4th Jul
Quoting MommyRu: I used to drink about 8-10 cups of coffee every day before I got pregnant... I cut down to 2 because, though I had no withdrawls quiting smoking.... coffee is evil!! Wow! I would be crazy if I drank that much! But then again, I only started drinking it when I was 25, so about four years ago. And two of those have been none (coffee, i mean) bc of pregnancy/bf. So I guess its kind of like alcohol, you build a tolerance.
I have 1 child & live in Georgia
5610 postsposted 4th Jul
ill be the first one to admit i havent stoped drinking soda. i have about 2 or 3 a day...but i only drink about half the can of each. but if i dont have caffine i will have a migraine and be sick. its terrible. i quit smoking no problem but soda well thats a thing i cant give up. what about that coke 0? i know it doesnt have calories but does it have caffine? anyways both my kids were healthy and my son was born 8.2 lbs so i dont really believe caffine is as bad as they try to make it.
quoteI'm due February 10th (a boy), have 2 kids & live in Okinawa, Japan
posted 4th Jul
Quoting mommyofangels21: ill be the first one to admit i havent stoped drinking soda. i have about 2 or 3 a day...but i only drink ... [snip!] ... both my kids were healthy and my son was born 8.2 lbs so i dont really believe caffine is as bad as they try to make it.Pretty sure coke zero does have caffeine. But caffeine free coke is good.
I have 1 child & live in Georgia
