splenda-what's the verdict?

*megsy* · May 2009

who is doing it? i

'm kind of anti-artificial sweeteners but I LOVE splenda....just wondered what everyone else thought?

SaranJonathan · May 2009

I am still doing asperatme. Its two amino acids put together, to me it cant be that bad.

Becky262 · May 2009

I held off until recently to be on the safe side, but I've read that Splenda's okay

mooeta · May 2009

I stay away from ALL artificial sweeteners. It is best to refrain because then you don't have to second guess your actions later on. I find that these are sacrifices I'm willing to make for the next 9 months so I KNOW I did everything I could to give my baby a good start.

ckbride2005 · May 2009

I'm not big on artifical sweetners...and don't use them. A friend I work with is also pg, and Splenda caused her to have pretty bad diaherrea when she was around 10 weeks. Her Dr. said that it can react w/ hormones. I'm sure it affects everyone differently. I'd give it a try and see what happens.

lifesadance · May 2009

I don't use it, not now or pre-pregnancy. I'm not super picky about foods but I try my best to be educated about the chemicals I put in my body. If I can avoid an artificial I will, plus real sugar tastes so much better.

I have a cousin that doesn't eat any artificials as part of her regular diet. One day my aunt gave her an ice cream treat did have artificials, figuring that once wouldn't be too bad and it was her favorite as a child so she wanted to share it with her daughter, well her 5 year old daughter forgot how to draw some of her letters of the alphabet for a whole day from the artificial sugars and colors. Scary stuff.

Also, studies have been done on hydrogenated oils and they show that they make kids learn slower/less ability to learn and retain information. Hydrogenated oils are in most peanut butters and other creamy foods; also some chips and things are cooked in it. Skippy natural is okay.

getnmarried910 · May 2009

I think it depends on the individual. I know someone who worked there and told me it's not as good as they lead us to believe (sorry, they couldn't divulge anymore info). My doctor also told me to avoid it like any other artificial sweeteners because there isn't any long term research on it yet.

Bethbsn06 · May 2009

I know that I'm allergic to Splenda (therefore must not be "just like sugar"), and I'm trying to go lite on the aspartame and generally avoid the others.

I'm drinking a lot 100% juices mixed with sparkling water to give me the sweet carbonation I'm craving.

ibis · May 2009

I'm not sure why one would even chance it when you're pregnant and there is no need to eat diet foods... just eat sugar. It's fine.

Saran · May 2009

I wouldn't put that stuff in my system if I wasn't pregnant so consuming it now would never happen. I'm a health nut and have read some studies on that stuff and my opinion is not to consume it ever.

Starlight1111 · May 2009

I used it last pregnancy and I use it this time. For those that said "just have real sugar" not all of us can have real sugar. I have gestational diabetes therefore I cannot have real sugar.

ETA: My dietician said aspartame and splenda don't cross the placenta so there is no reason to be worried about them. I know everyone has a different opinion but that is what she said.

Brittni Rimmer · May 2009

My DR. told me to only use sugar. I can't have diet soda. Its very limited, however everyone is different. But I stay away from anything that's NOT sugar just to be on the safe side.

JustJanie · May 2009

I'm a big believer that the FDA has alterior motives in okaying some sweeteners and not others. All the "safe" sweeteners are chemically derived, and can therefore be marketed like an "invention," thus increasing the potential for a company to make money from them. Plant based sweeteners (like Stevia), are often "not tested." I tend to think that's because they cannot be controlled (monopolized) the same way chemicals can be because they grow out of the ground...

So... I don't really trust what anyone says about artificial sweeteners. I don't think any of them are really safe for us or our babies.

Good question - I've really struggled with this issue in the last couple of weeks.

renea&wesley · May 2009

i stay away from the artificial sweeteners while pregnant but did have some splenda in tea the other day. it was that or sweet n low. i thought the splenda would be better.

Kingston54 · May 2009

I will not touch artificial sweeteners - even before I was pregnant.

newportcaligirl · May 2009

Wow! I have been having a diet caffine free soda on most days. I thought I was being good getting rid of the caffine. I have not been to the doctor yet so I have not asked about it?

bbowie · May 2009

I've always stayed away from artificial sweeteners.

lys84 · May 2009

mooeta:
I stay away from ALL artificial sweeteners. It is best to refrain because then you don't have to second guess your actions later on. I find that these are sacrifices I'm willing to make for the next 9 months so I KNOW I did everything I could to give my baby a good start.

lys84 · May 2009

mooeta:
I stay away from ALL artificial sweeteners. It is best to refrain because then you don't have to second guess your actions later on. I find that these are sacrifices I'm willing to make for the next 9 months so I KNOW I did everything I could to give my baby a good start.

ditto. but i think you have to do what is best for you. for me i just feel better staying away from it.

MilesOfSmiles · May 2009

I get very ill from drinking/eating sugar, due to a health condition. Therefore, I do NOT refrain from consuming splenda or aspartame. My doctor sees nothing wrong with this, and encourages me to do so if it means me increasing my water intake (i'm all about crystal light) or getting in more calcium (sugar free yogurt). This doesn't make me any less concerned about my child's heath than non-splenda girls.