GD question

CamrynnsMommy

I am new to the whole GD game. I was told that I could add splenda or artificial sweetners to like tea or lemonade.  A lady at work told me that we can't have artificial sweetners during pregnancy. 

So, does anyone with GD drink soda, if so, which is safe?  (if any)

5de5

I had a long talk with my dietician about artificial sweetners.  She said Splenda is fine, as is Nutrasweet (I can't remember the generic name for it). It's Sacchrin (sweet n' low) which you want to avoid. 
I enjoy crystal light and diet/zero soda, but don't go to excess.  One thing I learned early on in the GD game is listen to my dietician, but not co-workers or random strangers, about what I should/should not be eating

monkski

My doctor said it was fine to use artificial sweetners. Still, I always stayed away from them pre-pregnancy because I just don't trust them with all the cancer in the world these days. Regardless, I let myself slide with them now after feeling too deprived.  I still don't drink soda or anything besides water, but have sugar free yogurt and jello.

CamrynnsMommy

Thank you ladies!