latest study<\/a>, published in The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, claims that even 10 ounces of coffee a day might double the risk of miscarriage in the first four months of pregnancy. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m typically skeptical of new studies\u00e2\u20ac\u201dparticularly when they contradict multiple studies done in the past\u00e2\u20ac\u201dbut I also find myself being more cautious with a growing baby inside me.<\/p>\nIt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s all a moot point for me, anyway, as the taste of coffee makes me nauseated. So does chocolate, tea, green tea or anything with even small amounts of caffeine. So what can a former coffee junkie do to keep her energy levels up during pregnancy?<\/p>\n
–\tGo to bed earlier.
\nThere\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s no way around it\u00e2\u20ac\u201dpregnancy makes you tired, especially in the first trimester. You may have to shift your sleeping schedule to go to bed earlier or wake up a bit later (if possible) to accommodate your need for extra sleep. <\/p>\n
–\tCreate a new morning ritual.
\nI have always been slow to wake up, and my morning coffee was a physiological and psychological signal that my day was beginning. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve replaced that ritual with a small breakfast and some VitaminWater, savored while I read my morning e-mails. After a few weeks, my body became accustomed to this new signal, and now, after breakfast, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m ready to face the day. <\/p>\n
–\tExercise!
\nRegular exercise keeps your energy levels up, but there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s nothing like a walk or a workout session in the middle of the day to rejuvenate you immediately! <\/p>\n
–\tTake a nap.
\nWhen all else fails, 20 minutes of shut-eye can work wonders. <\/p>\n
–\tEat a balanced diet and take your prenatal vitamins.
\nThis is more of a long-term affect, but I do feel more alert when I eat healthy foods and remember to take my pre-natals. <\/p>\n
There is no safe, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153magic energy solution in a can\u00e2\u20ac? for pregnant women, unfortunately. But these coping techniques have helped me stay awake in a world without coffee. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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