Is Guarana safe during pregnancy?
Guarana is a caffeine source (about 47 mg per gram) often hidden in energy drinks and supplements — count it.
PregnancyUse with care
BreastfeedingUse with care
EvidenceLimited
What the sources say
MotherToBaby notes guarana contains about 47 mg caffeine per gram, and drinks made from guarana seed contain caffeine. Mayo Clinic says added stimulants in energy drinks may increase caffeine's effect. Keep total caffeine under 200 mg a day in pregnancy (ACOG); LactMed notes guarana has similar dose-related effects on breastfed babies as other caffeine sources.
Common alternatives
Also listed as
guaraná, paullinia cupana, guarana extract, guarana seed
Sources
- MotherToBaby: Caffeine
- Mayo Clinic: Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more
- ACOG: How much coffee can I drink while I'm pregnant?
- NIH LactMed: Caffeine
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.