Headaches and Caffeine

[SMFeb2017]

I gave up caffeine in January as I knew we'd be trying to conceive this year. I switched to decaf in all coffee drinks with the very rare exception of when I'm craving somethings ridiculously sweet a delicious, I'd get an iced mocha coffee from jack in the box1
I cut them out completely when I found out I was pregnant in June. My first trimester I would get crazy migraines lasting three days at a time. As of the past few weeks, I've been getting headaches. My mom kept telling me I should have a little bit of caffeine. About three weeks ago I caved, and went to jack in the box for my coffee. I figured they're so sweet how much caffeine can really be in them lol. Literally I drink maybe half of a small coffee, I've my head for about 30 min, and viola- headache gone! I've done this about 4 times. So, here is my question (and I'll ask my OB), is it risky to introduce caffeine now seeing as how I had zero my whole first trimester? I know you're allowed up to 200mg of caffeine (or about 2 cups coffee) per day and I know I am nowhere near that, but wonder about the late introduction. Anyone else drinking coffee or introduce it late?

[Duerrgirl]

I cut it out for my first trimester and by my 2nd my OB actually told me to start having a cup a day. Dr was actually wondering how I held out without any for 12 weeks

[lkaykirk]

Your fine to drink some. I had it on and off my whole pregnancy and my son turned out fine. I did have hypertension so I cut it out at the end because it helped my blood pressure.

[MrsMartin26]

I've only been sticking to decaf coffee in my pregnancy (9 weeks). Your headaches might not be due to caffeine  withdrawal it can also be a pregnancy symptom, I've been getting lots. I found that with my constant fatigue real coffee doesn't help anyways. You are at highest risk for miscarriage is in the first trimester so I would be extra careful and stick to the recommended amount. Try drinking more water throughout the day to help ease and prevent headaches!