Pregnancy food guidance
Energy drinks
Avoid—Best cautious choice
The cautious choice is to avoid energy drinks during pregnancy.
What changes the answer for Energy drinks
- Caffeine amounts can be high or difficult to compare.
- Products may contain additional stimulant or herbal ingredients.
- Discuss any supplement-style drink with your clinician.
Why it matters for Energy drinks
They can make it easy to exceed caffeine limits and may include ingredients without pregnancy-specific safety data.
Practical takeaway
Choose a lower-caffeine drink with a simple ingredient list.
Sources and review details
- Review status
- Source reviewed
- Last reviewed
- Guidance region
- United States