5 Myths About Breastfeeding, Debunked

One common misconception people have about breastfeeding is that mothers must abstain entirely from any caffeine for fear of harming the baby's sleep cycle. But the truth is, caffeine doesn't transfer to the baby that readily. Only about five percent of the caffeine you consume reaches your breast milk, which means a breastfeeding mother can safely drink up to three cups of American coffee a day.

This means that tired working moms don't have to give up their morning cup when the baby's crying kept them up all night. Feel free to drink that second cup — you could probably use the energy.