My husband wont let me drink them cause he heard they can be bad for the baby he is off over seas now and i drink them. NOW my mother is saying I shouldnt drink them either.
I know caffiene is bad for the baby if you drink alot of it but diet sodas contain phenylalanine and does that hurt the baby?
I just gotta know cause i have a whole 12 pake of Diet Coke black cherry and I love the Diet pepsi that they have thats flavored also, Diet green tea is my favorite./
Anyone ?
2007-04-03 06:20:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I was totally addicted to diet coke! I'm 12 weeks pregnant and have limited myself to one in the morning. I asked my Dr and she said that too much is no good because it depleats calcium which is important for both me and baby! She said one a day is ok. Try cherry juice or other juices may be that will help!
Congrats!
Best wishes!
2007-04-03 06:26:13 · answer #1 · answered by gracie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem with diet soda is ASPERTAME, the artificial sweetner. It can pass through the umbilical cord to the baby, and until a child is 2 years old it can cross the blood brain barrier.
Doctor's now say that you can have up to 2 servings of caffeine per day, but I'd stick with regular soda.
2007-04-03 06:25:57 · answer #2 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure you are ok, but I know that there are a lot more chemicals used to make diet soda. Your body has a hard time knowing what to do with them since they are unatural. Me personally, I would just drink a regular soda instead.... in moderation of course.
2007-04-03 06:27:37 · answer #3 · answered by thejenns22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soda (diet or other) is NEVER healthy for you to drink. Try to limit it to one or two a day (sodas, not packs). When you are not pregnant green tea is good for you in moderation, but I would suggest not drinking it while oyu are pregnant.
2007-04-03 07:10:55 · answer #4 · answered by autumnofserenity@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The chemical they use to substitute for sugar has been shown to cause birth defects in rats. So, I would avoid them if possible, but in small amounts, you'll probably be fine. I know that if I deny myself something I am craving, I become a lunatic...so I would limit them to maybe 3 a week.
Go for the full sugar stuff...more calories, less chemicals, though.
2007-04-03 06:43:10 · answer #5 · answered by Waiting and Wishing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of caffeine free regular soda's. I would just go with thoughs. I really got into the regular caffeine free Pepsi and I still drink it :)
2007-04-03 06:33:08 · answer #6 · answered by alaskagirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't want you to have anything with aspertaime in it. Which can cause birth defects. And it is in most diet sodas/drinks.
2007-04-03 06:28:25 · answer #7 · answered by H57heiny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I drink diet soda on the advice of both my doctor and dietitian. They are OK as long as they don't contain saccharin. (most don't... tab used to.) Drink them in moderation and know that you will be OK. Good luck
2007-04-03 06:25:36 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs. Always Right 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol- how many women in the world still drink diet drinks while pregnant- ask my mother in law she is a diet coke crazy woman-all her kids are fine. your good sweetness!
2007-04-03 06:25:05 · answer #9 · answered by bree 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
stay off the caffiene but u could still have soda.try the ones made with splenda they r good.
2007-04-03 06:25:37 · answer #10 · answered by NickyNawlins 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋