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I'm breast feeding and going to school two days a week. by time my 4:30 class comes i'm tired, is it ok to have a coffee drink two days a week?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Probably fine: Newborns are very sensitive to caffeine & can take days to clear it from their body. As they get older, it becomes less of a problem & occasional use is fine.Chronic daily use can produce a jittery baby & reduce the iron content in the milk.

Answered 1/30/2013

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A member asked:

I'm breast feeding and going to school two days a week. by time my 4:30 class comes i'm tired, is it ok to have a coffee drink two days a week?

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