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[Miaow1975]

morning all just a quick question, I know we are advised to avoid caffeine but I drink decaffeinated tea is that ok to drink or should I cut it out altogether and just have hot water in the run up to my transfer on Friday?

[fidgetmcgee]

decaf tea will be absolutely fine as far as I am aware.

We were always told to limit caffeine to one cup of coffee or tea a day so I think there is a little wiggle room anyway

Rooibos tea is also a nice naturally caffeine free alternative as well when craving tea/coffee if you have concern about any residual caffeine in decaf tea

Best of luck on Friday!

[Annemarie02]

Some people completely cut it out but the advise is you can have some but not too much. I had one coffee or one tea a day and the rest of the time, I had decaf 😊

[Christianbaby]

Decaf tea is usually fine to have, especially since it has only trace amounts of caffeine. Many people stick with it through the lead-up to transfer, as it can feel comforting without adding caffeine to the mix. Just check the ingredients if you can, as some decaf teas may still have small traces, but it’s generally considered safe. If hot drinks help you relax, a bit of decaf tea could actually be a nice way to ease any pre-transfer nerves. All the best for Friday!

[Cichy_88]

It's ok, don't worry! I Wish you all the best xxx

[Eloquentia]

I think the official advice is to have less than 200 mg of caffeine per day when pregnant. We did the maths and I think it came to two cups of black tea. Good luck with your transfer!

[Hopefullme]

Oh I just assumed decaf coffee was okay but maybe it’s caffine level means I should limit it also as starting another fresh cycle this week. Advice welcome. 🤗

[Vassi]

I've been told decaf coffee is fine by my drs but my holistic practitioners told me the filtration system is what to be aware of. I buy decaf coffee made with a water filtration system as the other method is chemical filtration.

It's so hard no to overthink, if you find yourself worrying about it maybe switch it out with a nice organic leaf herbal tea. I'm having spearmint atm, apparently it helps balance your hormones. Good luck for Friday I have my fet scheduled for Monday too 🙏

[Hopefullme]

ohh we grind our own decaf beans and use a stove top- I was a serious coffee drinking before all this IVF stuff so the idea of living without is a wee but daunting 🙈😂 but maybe then I’ve bypassed the filter worries… 🤞🤯😳😂🙈🤞

[Miaow1975]

hi all thanks for the advice re decaf tea and have decided to limit myself to 1 or 2 cups a day rather than my normal 4 or 5! Just to be on the safe side. Well am just off for my final transfer today (last frozen embryo available) is anyone else joining me on the dreaded 2 week wait? Xx

[Vassi in reply to Miaow1975]

I had my transfer today ❤️ wishing you the best of luck 🙏

[Miaow1975 in reply to Vassi]

Thanks Vassi and wishing you all the best too. I’ve not had many symptoms yet other than not sleeping and slightly sore breasts but it’s early days yet. Trying to eat healthily stay as relaxed as possible and what will be will be. Keeping everything crossed 🤞🏻 for us both and hope you’re doing ok? Xx

[Vassi in reply to Miaow1975]

I'm doing good thanks. Early days but that sounds promising! Me too keeping everything crossed and looking forward to seeing positive news xxx

[CyclingAddict]

I was drinking decaf coffee throughout my successful treatment and I now have a 4 week old. We weren't actually told to cut out caffeine, but I did it because caffeine doesn't really agree with me. Decaf shouldn't be an issue but, if you're worried, it's probably best to cut it out so you don't worry about any possible side effects during treatment. Best of luck! X