STEVIA DURING PREGNANCY?

Re: STEVIA DURING PREGNANCY?

• missnacholover member

  June 2014

  My endo and OB told me not to use it.  They said Splenda does not cross over the placenta to the baby, so I've been using that.
  

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• Meether member

  June 2014

  I was told that it's safe and the better alternative to Splenda. Was told Splenda has a small link to miscarriages.

   

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• GlitterMuffin914 member

  June 2014

  I stay away from all artificial sweeteners because they make me feel sick-- stevia included. I've read a few places that Stevia is the safest because it's the most natural, but always stick to what your doctor says. If they say it's fine, don't worry about it. 

  
  

  
  

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• persephonerose member

  June 2014 edited June 2014

  Stevia should not be listed as an artificial sweetener. Its not man made. Its a plant extract. 
  
  ETA: if you are worried about the processed product you can always get a Stevia plant and tear up the leaves and add that to your drink.
  

  
  
  
  
  

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• bell18b member

  June 2014 edited June 2014

  Stevia is perfectly fine to use, it is a natural sweetener extracted from a plan. In fact my neighbor grows it in her garden.  I use it all the time, I like to do half stevia and half regular sugar. 
  

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• cjshepard member

  June 2014

  Thank you guys! Feel better :-)just found out we are having a GIRL .....hope you all are feeling your best!!!

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