I've been drinking it so much lately cause Im diabetic and can't have sweets really, so diet/caffeine soda has been my new choice and it's awesome. I was NEVER a soda drinker before I got pregnant and now I crave dark sodas. Like rootbeer, Dr. Pepper, Coke. Is this bad?
2007-03-13 06:49:52 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I drink caffeine free coke now that I am pregnant, it is not bad so to say, because there isn't any caffeine, but you should watch the sugars. I still wouldn't recommend drinking more than 2 a day because of that reason and they can still dehydrate you like juices because of the sugar. So drink a few and enjoy, but make sure you take in plenty of water 60-80 ounces a day, because that is the best thing for you.
2007-03-13 06:58:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's so weird! My biggest craving I've had during pregnancy is Coke!! (But it has to be like a fountain drink coke...in a cup with lots of ice and a straw...if it's from a can or bottle it's not as good!!!)
I try not to drink it very much (because of the caffeine) but it is OKAY to have caffeine in moderation during pregnancy. Even my OBGYN says it's ok. You're allowed I think around 300 mg a day or something and one soda is 50 mg. I'm not sure about diet drinks and the sweetners they use. Just don't chug bottles and bottles of the stuff everyday and you should be fine. Also, my doctor said for every soda I drink to drink an equal amount (or more!) of water.
2007-03-13 06:58:59 · answer #2 · answered by LittleRoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a lot of sodium in the soda, that can increase your body's need for water so remember to drink a lot of water too. Aspartame is somewhat suspicious but there is no statistical link to any kind of disorder. Sucralose is relatively new to the market so there is little research. Without going crazy on it, diet soda and especially the caffein-free variety should be an okay indulgence during your pregnancy. If you find that you are having issues with urination (too much or not enough) step up the water.
2007-03-13 07:03:03 · answer #3 · answered by Huggles-the-wise 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I drink about two diet caffeine-free sodas a day and I'm 28 weeks. I did the same with my previous 3 kids, and they turned out fine (unless prenatal exposure to diet soda has been linked to preteen attitude problems, in which case I may have really messed them up!) Seriously, as long as you're not just going through ridiculous amounts of the stuff, I think you're fine. Just make sure you're getting enough water along the way.
2007-03-13 07:00:06 · answer #4 · answered by Stacey P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I did the same thing. I had a major craving for Coca Cola in my pregnancies.. something I almost never drank before. It's okay in moderation as others have told you. BUT if I were you, I'd drink regular coke/root beer/dr. pepper over diet. Diet has the artificial sweeteners as others have said that aren't good for the baby. Your body knows how to deal with sugar (assuming you don't have gestation diabetes). I was born in a town that made nutrasweet... they stopped like 20 yrs before I was born and there were still kids in my generation being born with defects.
2007-03-13 07:00:25 · answer #5 · answered by Trouble's Mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's ok in moderation. It doesn't have as high a content of sugars as the regular stuff, but it's ok to give in to your cravings. I was all about hot wings and cornbread w/ my 1st pregnancy. (I hated hot wings until I got pregnant!) If you don't satisfy your cravings, then you're going to drive yourself (and husband) nuts! Go for it, but like I said, do it in moderation b/c even tho' it's diet, it's still not very healthy for anyone, pregnant or not.
2007-03-13 06:56:57 · answer #6 · answered by sweet libra 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard that it was bad, I know youre not suppose to drink alot of caffeine so Im sure it wont hurt
2007-03-13 07:10:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. When i was pregnant i drank stuff like diet dr. pepper and diet rootbeer and nothing happened. But maybe just in case as your doctor.
2007-03-13 07:00:23 · answer #8 · answered by paigeamber07 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I drank 2 Pepsi's a day when I was pregnant with my daughter. The doctor said up to 20 oz was fine. Double check with your doctor first, but it should be fine.
2007-03-13 06:58:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are drinking liquids that are sweetened with aspartame or anything other then splenda, it can cause certain birth defects. Splenda seems to be okay, so far. One drink a day with caffeine is okay.
2007-03-13 06:54:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋