Coffee: Good or bad?

[dawny0826]

Coffee growers tell us that coffee is full of anti-oxidants, and although it contains a natural stimulant, its benefits outweigh any bad.

But now Fox News is telling us that coffee can kill our babies, in their mother's womb no less.

Who to believe?

I drank coffee throughout both of my pregnancies, when my morning sickness didn't get in the way and my babies are fine. So pooh on Fox News.

Moderation is key.

Coffee is a beautiful thing. I could go for a steaming mug full right about now.

 

[Smoke]

I drank coffee throughout both of my pregnancies, when my morning sickness didn't get in the way and my babies are fine. So pooh on Fox News.

It just kills me how crazy people are about pregnancy. Oh, my god, she's pregnant and she had a glass of wine! A glass of wine isn't going to hurt your baby, and neither is a cup of coffee. If you're sucking it down by the gallon, sure. Anything is a poison if you take in sufficient quantities.

 

[dawny0826]

It just kills me how crazy people are about pregnancy. Oh, my god, she's pregnant and she had a glass of wine! A glass of wine isn't going to hurt your baby, and neither is a cup of coffee. If you're sucking it down by the gallon, sure. Anything is a poison if you take in sufficient quantities.

I can totally understand being cautious. I was quite cautious but craziness isn't necessary.

 

[Don Penguinoini]

I read somewhere -- and it wasn't on the Lipton website, either -- that drinking tea may actually be better for you than drinking water. (Probably not if you gum it up with milk and sugar, though,)

When you come to my age, go to the rural villages and get fresh milk,(which i milked myself) the freshest picked tea, everything fresh with 1 kilogram of sugar, then you realise, damn this is good.

 

[MysticSang'ha]

I drank coffee throughout both of my pregnancies, when my morning sickness didn't get in the way and my babies are fine. So pooh on Fox News.

Moderation is key.

Coffee is a beautiful thing. I could go for a steaming mug full right about now.

It just kills me how crazy people are about pregnancy. Oh, my god, she's pregnant and she had a glass of wine! A glass of wine isn't going to hurt your baby, and neither is a cup of coffee. If you're sucking it down by the gallon, sure. Anything is a poison if you take in sufficient quantities.

I completely agree. My first pregnancy was one where I avoided coffee, caffeine, and most chocolate like the plague. I was utterly miserable, to be honest.

My second pregnancy found me at the ob-gyn's office asking the doc, "So, how much coffee can I get away with?" He said that as long as it didn't exceed 5 cups a day, I was fine and my baby should be fine. I never drank more than 2 cups of coffee a day anyway, so I once walked right in to a mother's meeting when I was pregnant with Dana (a group that was very much against coffee during pregnancy and nursing) with a hot cup of Starbucks just to see what would happen.

And, I think the most important thing was that during the second pregnancy, I was relaxed and happy. Now, smoking or shooting heroin during pregnancy? That's something I would have something to say about.

I've heard advice ranging from no caffeine, to no sugar, to no sex during pregnancy.

Sorry for going off on the tangent, there. My answer is that coffee is good. But I only drink 2-3 cups a week. I've fallen in love with tea so much more. Earl Grey with a bit of honey, or some creamy vanilla chai tea is soooooo good.




Peace,
Mystic

 

[Smoke]

When you come to my age, go to the rural villages and get fresh milk,(which i milked myself) the freshest picked tea, everything fresh with 1 kilogram of sugar, then you realise, damn this is good.

It makes the Baby Jesus cry when you put milk in tea. A wedge of lemon, a little sugar, maybe a little rum, but no milk.

 

[Katzpur]

Well, I was the "I don't drink coffee" vote. Is everyone surprised? To be perfectly honest, I never started drinking coffee because of my religious beliefs, but having tasted it on a handful of occasions, I probably wouldn't drink it if it were a requirement of my religion! Seriously, it has got to be an acquired taste. I know that most people like it, but didn't it have to grow on you? I can't imagine anyone tasting his first cup of coffee and saying, "Mmmm! That's absolutely delicious!"

 

[dawny0826]

Well, I was the "I don't drink coffee" vote. Is everyone surprised? To be perfectly honest, I never started drinking coffee because of my religious beliefs, but having tasted it on a handful of occasions, I probably wouldn't drink it if it were a requirement of my religion! Seriously, it has got to be an acquired taste. I know that most people like it, but didn't it have to grow on you? I can't imagine anyone tasting his first cup of coffee and saying, "Mmmm! That's absolutely delicious!"

It didn't take long after the first sip to "fall for" coffee. When I was younger, I enjoyed iced coffees which aren't as strong and often contain a lot of syrups.

Coffee is more than a pick me up in the morning. The aroma alone, in my opinion, is invigorating and at times comforting. I enjoy my coffee breaks. Though I NEVER smoked during my pregnancies and am not proud that I do something that is damaging to my health...comfort wise, a cigarette and a good cup of coffee, are my favorite "comfort items".

 

[Francine]

It just kills me how crazy people are about pregnancy. Oh, my god, she's pregnant and she had a glass of wine! A glass of wine isn't going to hurt your baby, and neither is a cup of coffee. If you're sucking it down by the gallon, sure. Anything is a poison if you take in sufficient quantities.

When I drink a whole pot of coffee my hands shake and I am overcome by feelings of DOOM. So I just drink hot cocoa now.

 

[Susanchap21]

My eyes don't open until my first cup of coffee is running through my veins!

 

[Willamena]

When I drink a whole pot of coffee my hands shake and I am overcome by feelings of DOOM. So I just drink hot cocoa now.

I get that, too. The world is a lot more upright if I stick to a couple cups every other day.

 

[Jistyr]

tea good!!!

Oh yeah.

 

[Don Penguinoini]

It makes the Baby Jesus cry when you put milk in tea. A wedge of lemon, a little sugar, maybe a little rum, but no milk.

Your really scary.

 

[Jistyr]

Your really scary.

He speaks the Truth.

 

[Kungfuzed]

Coffee is good for the brain and bad for the stomach. I have to take a zantac whenever I drink coffee.