Survival Without Caffeine in Pregnancy

First and foremost, know that you don’t necessarily have to give up coffee entirely during pregnancy. The experts at the March of Dimes suggest 200 milligrams of caffeine in pregnancy is safe.

So means that that 1 ½ cups (or a Starbucks tall) of coffee during pregnancy are approved by the powers that be. That’s not nothing!

But if you’re like many people I know, who wake up early to fight the traffic from Maryland into DC and Virginia, that’s not enough. If you’re used to a caffeine boost during your commute, one on your arrival at the office, and one in the after, a single tall cup might as well be abstaining from coffee in pregnancy.

I know you’re not complaining. You want to be safe, and you’ve heard that too much caffeine in pregnancy might cause dehydration or other things we’d like to avoid. Even if the research is inconclusive, many of our clients err on the side of caution, and are willing to do anything for their babies, before they even meet the little ones.

But that doesn’t mean it will be easy. And we’re all about supporting you while do what’s best for your family.

So we have 5 tips for upping your energy, without upping your caffeine intake.

Let some sunshine in! Morning light helps reset your biological clock, which can especially be off if you’re up with a wiggly baby inside, or working hard to wrap up before maternity leave. Fresh air and sun can do wonders to perk up your mood.
Stand tall and take up space. Have you ever seen Amelia Shepherd power pose on Grey’s Anatomy? Am I the only one still watching that part of Shondaland? Still, it works. Standing like a superhero, hands on hips, chest out and back straight, can increase hormones like testosterone that make you feel powerful and energetic, and decrease the stress hormone cortisol.
Power up with protein, especially in the morning. This nutrient will allow you to stay full and have fuel for the whole day, while also contributing to building your baby’s tissues. Protein also helps your blood sugar stay stable, which can prevent a mood dip.
Take breaths of fire (no we didn’t name that!) with Kundalini Yoga. This breathing will get your heart rate up, and can increase your mindfulness. Who needs caffeine in pregnancy, when you have dragon’s breath, am I right?
Drink your water, take your vitamin and call your person, as the ladies of Another Round would say (speaking of, laughing at a podcast is an excellent way to wake up). Doing little things to care for yourself definitely can boost your energy, and keeping them simple and uplifting is ideal.

Pregnancy exhaustion is real, and managing it with less coffee than your used to can seem like a bit much. But we promise, you can get through it.

Looking for more tips on managing pregnancy? Visit us at Pregnancy Glow Up class!

So means that that 1 ½ cups (or a Starbucks tall) of coffee during pregnancy are approved by the powers that be. That’s not nothing!

So we have 5 tips for upping your energy, without upping your caffeine intake.

Let some sunshine in! Morning light helps reset your biological clock, which can especially be off if you’re up with a wiggly baby inside, or working hard to wrap up before maternity leave. Fresh air and sun can do wonders to perk up your mood.

Power up with protein, especially in the morning. This nutrient will allow you to stay full and have fuel for the whole day, while also contributing to building your baby’s tissues. Protein also helps your blood sugar stay stable, which can prevent a mood dip.

Take breaths of fire (no we didn’t name that!) with Kundalini Yoga. This breathing will get your heart rate up, and can increase your mindfulness. Who needs caffeine in pregnancy, when you have dragon’s breath, am I right?

Drink your water, take your vitamin and call your person, as the ladies of Another Round would say (speaking of, laughing at a podcast is an excellent way to wake up). Doing little things to care for yourself definitely can boost your energy, and keeping them simple and uplifting is ideal.