Energy drinks?? - Pregnancy

3-little-princesses Platinum member

24/08/2007 at 06:27

Does anyone know if its safe to drink an energy drink while you are pregnant?
I'm totally exhausted at the minute & could do with a bit of a boost. Has anyone any other ideas for giving yourself a bit of an energy boost coz nothing seems to be working for me & I feel tireder everyday

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Hilary

Tuppence

24/08/2007 at 06:42

I dont actually know, are you thinking about Red Bull? I am assuming that they are limited like coffee as they contain caffeine. I dont like red bull however I do drink a lot of lucozade, especially during exercise xx

Jen_and_ERB Platinum member

24/08/2007 at 06:53

Energy drinks like red bull are not advised due to the high caffiene content however something isotonic like lucozade are ok as far as I know. MW said these are especially good when in labour as they replace lost minerals and rehydrate you too.

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3-little-princesses Platinum member

24/08/2007 at 06:53

Thanks tuppence

I was thinking of redbull but I'll maybe try luczade 1st & see if that helps

Hilary
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SazzyJay

24/08/2007 at 06:56

I just had lucozade this morning - perked me up a bit after getting less than 4 hours sleep!! Home time now though!!! xxx

Vicki_and_Callie Platinum member

24/08/2007 at 07:19

I used to drink lucozade a lot when i was pregnant help revive me when i felt like i needed an energy boost xx

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3-little-princesses Platinum member

24/08/2007 at 09:30

Thanks ladies

I knew I could rely on you all for a solution. Went out & got some lucozade before lunch & I'm feeling better already

Hilary

24/08/2007 at 11:59

Hi, I actually looked into this because I drink energy drinks, and they say limit yourself to 3 a day (which I thought was way too much) but thats only if you don't have any more caffiene within that day. So I just have one or two a week to stay on the safe side. lol. xx

cattarac

24/08/2007 at 13:46

i was having the odd can of redbull here n there but havent for a while now, i assumed this was safe as i dont drink tea or coffee and was only having it once or twice a week. the first time i felt bump move was after a can of redbull at 15 weeks after that i thought id just leave them out as im eating so much chocolate that probably equates to my daily allowance of caffeine haha but i think bump enjoyed it, was bouncing all over the place

Bristol

24/08/2007 at 13:55

I drank lucozade but always drank the same quantity in water at the same time. Only had it prob twice a week. I drank two sports sachets during labour it was great really helped.

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