1st Trimester

Sugar twin

So i just found out I am 4-5 weeks pregnant and I have been using one sugar twin pack daily ( yellow one) with my tea and i have just read that it horrible and too avoid . 
I am just wondering how much damage i have done so far in my pregnancy ? I am scared to death now cause it causes birth and brain defects.
I hope one a day hasnt done irr-repairable damage ? I have thrown the box out now and i hope my baby is ok
Any advise would be great
Please help?.


Re: Sugar twin

  • shakesshakes member
    It will be fine. Just stop using any artificial sweeteners for your sake as well as the baby. They're a mix of neurotoxic chemicals. If you need to, contact your OB, just do rest assured it will be ok.

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  • esf60esf60 member

    splenda and its equivalents are "fda-approved" (i put that in quotes because i think all artifical sweeteners are toxic not just to the baby, but to you) for pregnancy, so you should be fine at this point. at 4-5 weeks, you aren't even sharing your food with the baby yet. as PP said, stop using them and switch to a pack of real, unprocessed sugar. it's good stuff.

    like most things, as long as you consume in moderation, you're fine. 

     
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  • Thank you easing my mind i have worried myself sick and googled like a mad women , I fully appericate the help being new i have so many things to learn 

    Thank you again 

  • You're fine.  Most birth defects are caused by chromosomal errors.  There are even women who do drugs and drink through their entire pregnancy and the baby has no physical defects.  Relax!
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    Deep breath. You'll be fine.
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  • Do yourself a favor and switch to completely natural real sugar. Nothing fake in it and it tastes better. No need to suffer needlessly. ;) 
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