Can Pregnant Women Have Artificial Sweeteners?

Hey Everyone,

I had an amazing evening yesterday, attending my best friend's Baby Shower.

She loved the Air Filled Rubber Cot Sheet I gifted her from Motherbee.

My friend (Shipra) has diabetes and the topic of discussion was 

CAN PREGNANT WOMEN CONSUME ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS?

For ladies with a sweet tooth like my dear friend, its not easy to resist anything that has a sugary taste!

So what are they supposed to do? Refrain from anything sweet all through those nine months?

Not necessarily!

• There are a lot of options and much confusion when it comes to artificial sweeteners. 
• Pregnant women can safely use low-calorie sweeteners in moderation, unless otherwise advised by their physicians. 
• Many health organizations and healthcare providers suggest limiting artificially sweetened foods in your diet to only 2 or 3 servings a day. Examples of one serving include:
  • 1/2 cup of pudding, ice cream, or gelatin product
  • one bowl of sweetened cereal
  • one portion of a bakery item

Here's what the Experts have to say:

• Artificial sweeteners are safe to use during pregnancy in moderation. They have been extensively tested.
• STEVIA on the other hand, has not been extensively tested and many safety questions are left unanswered; therefore is should NOT be used during pregnancy. 

-(Becky Hand, Licensed and Registered Dietitian)

So go ahead, enjoy every moment of being pregnant, stay healthy, stay safe.

The joys of motherhood await you! :)

Additional Resources:

DiabetesWatch

Motherbee.in