Thread: Pregnant Women Should Avoid 'Diet' Soft drinks

According to an article from Telegraph.co.uk:

Pregnant women should avoid 'diet' soft drinks that have been artificially sweetened, experts have said, after a study linked them with premature birth.

A research was conducted in Denmark and was participated by 60,000 pregnant women. Researchers found out that those who drank soft drinks that were artificially sweetened, were more likely to give birth early.

Here's another quote from the article:

It was found that those who drank one serving per day of artificially sweetened fizzy drink were 38 per cent more likely to give birth before 37 weeks gestation and those who consumed four servings a day were 78 per cent more likely to have their baby prematurely.

The effect was weaker for still artificially soft drinks and there was no link between premature birth and sugar-sweetened drinks, they said.

Certainly, until more experimental work is done, this study suggests that pregnant women should steer clear of artificially sweetened drinks. Quite frankly, pregnant women should be focusing more on nutrient-rich drinks anyway, like milk and fruit juices. And don’t forget the water.”

The researchers concluded that daily consumption of artificially sweetened soft drinks may be associated with an increased risk of preterm delivery. If you want to be sure, it's best to consult your doctor about it.

I agree with this article. I know some women who even drink alcohol even when they are pregnant, which is very wrong, of course.

"pregnant women should be focusing more on nutrient-rich drinks anyway, like milk and fruit juices. And don’t forget the water.”

This is so true. This is what my sister did before and she had a normal delivery and had a normal, healthy baby girl

That's great. My friend, when she was pregnant, drank diet softdrinks but not frequently. You only increase your risk if you drink it on a daily basis right? I'm not saying it's okay to drink softdrinks though.

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A study says that increased consumption of carbonated beverages with artificial sweeteners while pregnant greatly increases a woman’s chance of going into labor prematurely as much as 38% for women who consume at least one diet soda per day, and up to 78% for those that guzzle four or more.

Thanks for the additional information Robert .. Before I read this article, I didn't know that diet soa would have this much effect on pregnant women. I haven't read any study or articles that it can also affect the baby's health though.

There are other dangers to soda pop whether it is diet or not.

Soda pop contains phosphoric acid which converts to phosphorous in the body. Phosphorous dissolves calcium causing osteoporosis with prolonged consumption. It is best to avoid it all together but especially when pregnant.

There are many benefits to eating natural foods. It is easier than trying to remember which processed foods cause a specific disease process or condition.

for sure , soda is one of the worst things to have to drink. i have been getting hooked on crystal light. not that bad, just try dif
flavors,

I was so into soda drinks before but I stopped drinking because it was causing me acid reflux. I believe that it was also one of the factors that made me gain weight so I had to stop it. Soda drinks sometimes are so refreshing when you're thirsty and you get a different kind of refreshment. Now I have switched to fruit shakes which is healthier and much more tasty

Sometimes we still need to check the calorie count of our foods and drinks we eat/drink as a habit because some drinks say it's sugar free but the calorie content is still high. I think that diet drinks isn't a better option than the regular drinks because it has more preservatives and additives that are not good for the body at all, especially for pregnant women.