Is it safe for new moms to drink coffee?

Mothers of new babies might be forgiven for turning to caffeine to get through those sleep-deprived months. And they might worry that drinking coffee interferes with the sleep of breast-fed babies — the Web is full of such questions. But a new study says it’s not so.

How much caffeine do mothers drink in a day?

All but one of the mothers consumed caffeine, either in coffee or in the herbal drink mate, which is popular in South America. And 20 percent of those women drank a lot of coffee — more than 300 mg a day of caffeine, or about six espressos.

Is it bad to drink a lot of caffeine?

Coffee and caffeine aren’t bad for most people. In fact, there are many studies revealing the great health benefits of moderate amounts of caffeine or coffee. For example, this study shows that coffee consumption may be correlated to longevity. So, why not make it work harder for you?

Why do mothers drink coffee to keep their babies awake?

Moms, it’s not the coffee that’s keeping baby awake. Mothers of new babies might be forgiven for turning to caffeine to get through those sleep-deprived months. And they might worry that drinking coffee interferes with the sleep of breast-fed babies — the Web is full of such questions.

Is it bad for babies to drink caffeine?

Caffeine Might Keep Moms Awake, But Not Their Babies. Caffeine or no, it seems likely that babies will wake up when they want to. “Night waking is common throughout the first year of life,” Rodrigues says. So moms, drink that coffee if it helps, because it doesn’t seem to be harming the baby at naptime.