New Mom Secrets: I Drink Coffee Even Though I Breastfeed

coffee It's hard being a new mom (or even an experienced mom to a new baby) and sometimes we do things we know we shouldn't, despite what all the experts say. But this is a safe place to share your secrets (PM me)—we'll never tell.

This Week's Secret:

I drink coffee even though I'm breastfeeding. I know no more than one cup of coffee is recommended while breastfeeding, but I need my caffeine! I drink about four cups a day. The baby doesn't seem to be affected by it. — anonymous

We all have secrets and opinions—so thanks to this brave mom for sharing her honest thoughts, and thank you for keeping this conversation nonjudgmental!

If you have a new mom secret you'd like to share anonymously, PM me.

Past confessions:

I Clean Her Ears With a Q-Tip

I Microwave My Baby's Bottle

I Let My Young Child Watch My Baby

I Hate When People Hold My Baby

I Don't Sterilize My Baby's Bottles

I Go to the Bathroom to Get "Me" Time

I Wash the Pacifier Off in My Mouth

I Turn Up The Volume When My Baby Cries

I Hate Breastfeeding

I Put Cereal in My Baby's Bottle