Is Energy drinks safe during pregnancy?
Many cans carry a large share of the 200 mg/day pregnancy limit, sometimes with other stimulants. Check the label and count every can.
What the sources say
ACOG says moderate caffeine — under 200 mg a day from all sources — is not linked to miscarriage or preterm birth. FDA lists energy drinks at 41–246 mg per 12 oz and 54–328 mg per 16 oz; Mayo Clinic averages ~79 mg per 8 oz. Brands vary widely — read the caffeine per can. Mayo Clinic notes some energy drinks have other stimulants that may increase caffeine's effect; guarana is itself a caffeine source (MotherToBaby). While breastfeeding, CDC considers up to about 300 mg/day (2–3 cups of coffee) low to moderate; newborns and preterm babies clear caffeine slowly, so less may be better.
Common alternatives
Also listed as
energy drink, red bull, monster energy, celsius, bang energy, rockstar, reign, ghost energy, alani nu, c4 energy, prime energy, nos energy
Sources
- ACOG: How much coffee can I drink while I'm pregnant?
- FDA: Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine is Too Much?
- Mayo Clinic: Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more
- NHS: Foods to avoid in pregnancy
- MotherToBaby: Caffeine
- CDC: Maternal Diet and Breastfeeding
- NIH LactMed: Caffeine
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.