Do I have to give up caffeine now that I'm pregnant?
Not necessarily. You can still enjoy your favorite caffeinated drinks as long as you don't overdo it. After years of controversy over the issue, most researchers now believe that, although caffeine does cross the placenta, moderate amounts (less than 300 milligrams a day) won't harm your baby.
That's about what you'd get from two or three 8-ounce cups of coffee. But keep in mind that the amount of caffeine in a cup of coffee varies widely depending on how strong it is, and that your serving size depends on how big your mug is — a typical mug holds about 10 ounces.
Many pregnant women limit their intake even further or cut out caffeine completely. If that seems wise to you, you won't get any arguments from your midwife or doctor.
2007-08-22 07:39:37
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answered by Mylilmanm 4
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I have read that 2 cans of soda a day are fine(caffinated), however, I also have read that artificial sweetners during pregnancy is not good. Then again, according to most things you read EVERYTHING (just about) is a risk when you are pregnant. Rule of thumb: too much of anything is not good. I would drink more water and real fruit juice though, there is no nutrition in soda.
2007-08-22 07:43:11
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answered by shortimom27 2
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Diet Coke is sweetened with aspartame, which is a safe sugar alternative for pregnant women. It has not been known to cause any harm to the mother or the developing baby. The ingredients in aspartame are aspartic acid, phenylalanine, and methanol, and these three things are found in much higher levels in other foods that we consume regularly every day (phenylalanine, for example, is present in cow's milk). The only concern is the condition of PKU, which is a metabolic disorder that does not allow a person to metabolize phenylalanine. The condition is tested for at birth, and you would have known a long time ago if you had it. The body handles the ingredients of aspartame the same way it handles them in other foods...it breaks down the compound and excretes it. Doctors prescribe the use of aspartame regularly for pregnant women afflicted with Diabetes or Gestational Diabetes.
Another sweetener considered to be safe for use during pregnancy is acesulfame potassium (sometimes called acesulfame k). Unlike aspartame, it can withstand high temperatures and is ideal for cooking and baking. It is also synergystic, and is frequently used in combination with aspartame or other sweeteners to enhance both sweetness and shelf life (it has preserving qualities). It is 200 times sweeter than sugar, and therefore is used in very small amounts in food products. Like sucralose (i.e. Splenda, which is also safe), the body does not metabolize this compound, and it is excreted unchanged. These sweeteners have also not been found to cause harm to mother or baby.
Saccharin has been proven unsafe for use during pregnancy. It has been proven to cause cancer in laboratory animals and should be avoided. Few food products are sweetened with saccharin anymore because of its health risks. Wikipedia mentions that diet soft drinks dispensed from fountains contain a small amount of saccharin to help preserve freshness, so it may be beneficial to make note of that.
2007-08-22 08:13:05
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answered by ♀B♀S♀ 7
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1-2 glasses of pop a day isnt going to hurt anything as long as you are still getting 8-10 glasses of water a day with it and with the diet im not so sure if drinking diet is safe due to the artificial sweetners in it i would double check with your ob just to be safe :)
2007-08-22 07:41:42
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answered by Anonymous
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I don't think there's anything wrong with a little bit. Be sure to supply the little guy with some other healthy stuff though. Milk, water, juice, ect. I'm sure you know what to drink after 7 months of pregnacy. :) Anyways, just make sure he's got a some healthy stuff.
2007-08-22 07:43:10
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answered by Anonymous
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I add extract to my drinks. I like vanilla added to coke, I have added cherry or raspberry juice to diet coke as well. It dilutes it a bit but the flavor is good.
2016-05-20 00:04:15
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answered by ? 3
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My sister in law drank regular diet coke like there was no tomorrow during both her pregnancies, and they all came out fine. I'm 32 weeks pregnant and I've been drinking regular coke throughout the whole pregnancy with no problems (caffiene free coke when I'm at home though). Your little boy should be okay!
2007-08-22 07:43:34
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answered by Meagan T 1
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The fact that it's soda isn't the bad thing - the part that it's diet is... some artificial sweeteners are harmful to the baby. Here's a list of which ones are safe and which are not:
2007-08-22 07:40:46
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answered by Ashley M 3
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It's disgusting. Look at the ingredients list. That is what your body and your baby's body are using to create new cells. There is nothing of value in a Diet Coke. It is only garbage. You are turning yourself and your baby into garbage. The sweeteners used in diet sodas are truly terrible to put in your body.
Try drinking water. If you truly value your baby, then why would you drink anything but the healthiest beverage possible?
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I know, I know, everyone loves to drink a soda, so let's give a thumbs down to a soda-basher. Puh-leeze folks. Soda, and diet soda in particular, are horrible to put in your body. Just because you and your math teacher are addicted to Diet Pepsi doesn't make what I'm saying false.
2007-08-22 07:39:53
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answered by pinchhazard 4
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Caffeine raises your BP and keeps the baby from getting good oxygen exchange. It also keeps your body from metabolizing and absorbing things like calcium and certain vitamins. All of which are VERY important to a growing baby.
Whats worse is the fake sweeteners in diet sodas, theyre known cancer causers, and you're passing them on to baby. This can cause problems for you and him much much later in life.
Not risks worth taking.
2007-08-22 07:39:49
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answered by amosunknown 7
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