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Bertolli · 01/01/2004 13:52

I'm feeling sick with worry as did something very stupid last night (NYE). i drank 3 pint glasses of diet coke without really thinking, having pretty much astained so far- my 24 week pregnancy . Feeling bad, could this have affected/harmed the baby?? Was feeling dodgy this morning... had the runs!

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mistletoes · 01/01/2004 13:58

Diet coke! I think you're ok - the caffeine and nutrasweet are not supposed to be great for pg women, but I know lots of women who have had diet coke throughout their entire pregnancy and have had normal healthy babies (and pregnancies). I ate loads of feta cheese and tuna during my 1st pregnancy, and didn't know until this one that they were supposedly not good foods to eat. Everything was ok, luckily.

pie · 01/01/2004 14:01

You'll have the runs from the artifical sweetners in the diet coke, other than that I think you should be fine.

Janstar · 01/01/2004 14:02

This is only my humble opinion but...yes, we all know diet coke is not healthful, but I doubt this one lapse is going to be a problem. Please don't worry - think of all the things people do when pregnant and often nothing adverse happens, the human body is very forgiving.

If you think this an important issue, I would advise avoiding doing this again, but do relax and stop worrying. Being stressed out is equally bad for you and baby, surely?

Cavy · 01/01/2004 14:34

Oh Bertolli, you are such a saint! I wish I could get through pregnancy with only 3 diet cokes!!

You should read the American pregnancy websites! They talk about making sure to only drink diet sodas, and how much is ok every day, because they are all so afraid of gaining too much weight.

hoxtonchick · 01/01/2004 14:57

Bertolli, I have diabetes & therefore can't drink normal coke etc. I drank diet drinks (ie, not just coke, pretty much everything) every day when I was pregnant. ds is absolutely fine, & I'm sure your baby will be too. Good luck!

clairabelle · 01/01/2004 15:58

I've never heard of not being able to drink diet coke? what's the problem with it?

Bertolli · 01/01/2004 17:38

Thanks SO much for all your comments. It makes me feel better! It's my first pregnancy. And i sort of panicked because baby went totally quiet that night and today after diet coke incident (!) and i've had bad stomach pains. Still, they've calmed right down now, so all good. Cheers all

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pie · 01/01/2004 17:40

Nothing wrong with it clairabelle, other than perhaps wanting to avoid too much caffeine. Don't worry!

Bertolli · 01/01/2004 17:43

I thought the problem was with the nutrasweet..?

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pie · 01/01/2004 17:47

That will just give you the runs, I'm not sure that there are any warnings in relation to your baby though. I have personally never heard any, but they're always putting out new warnings aren't they?

Jimjams · 01/01/2004 17:47

yeah the problem is with the nutrasweet (apsartame) but not 3 in an entire pregnancy. Also aspartame is only a major problem if there is already another problem there. So for example whilst I wouldn't be too bothered if ds2 had a drink containing aspartame (he's 2) I wouldn't let ds1 anywhere near it. It's in loads of things anyway (eg every squash going) - I doubt you'd avoid it for your entire pregnancy unless you read every label.

hoxtonchick · 01/01/2004 17:48

Aspartame's meant to be the baddy, I think, but I reckon ignorance is bliss!

clairabelle · 01/01/2004 17:51

thanks Pie, I lived on it when i was pregnant with ds.

pie · 01/01/2004 17:55

Oh ok, I heard that too much caffeine can cause m/c so thats why I thought there was a problem. But I agree 3 in your entire pregnancy shouldn't be a worry.

From parents.com

How Much Caffeine?
Q: How much caffeine is too much during pregnancy?

A: During pregnancy, up to 300 milligrams of caffeine a day is safe. This would be the equivalent of two fully brewed cups of coffee a day (the amount of caffeine in an average cup of coffee varies between 100 and 150 milligrams). So you don't have to be nervous about having your morning coffee, or even a second cup later in the day. Remember, however, that caffeine is also present in chocolate, cough medicine, tea, and soda (soda has about 35 milligrams of caffeine per can, and brewed tea contains about 45 milligrams per cup). Decaffeinated coffee has only 3 to 5 milligrams of caffeine.

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Soft Drinks
Q: Can I drink soft drinks during pregnancy?

A: Yes, of course you can. During pregnancy, you can have up to 300 milligrams of caffeine a day. Soda pop usually has 35 to 50 milligrams, so you could even have more than 2 soft drinks a day. But be sure to watch your calorie intake.

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Caffeine In Chocolate
Q: Is the caffeine in chocolate safe during pregnancy?

A: It is not dangerous to eat chocolate during pregnancy, providing you don't consume excessive amounts. In general, it is perfectly safe to consume up to 300 milligrams of caffeine daily, which is roughly the equivalent of two brewed cups of coffee. The actual caffeine content of chocolate varies by brand. In general, it's important to be mindful of your overall caffeine intake and to be moderate when eating or drinking caffeinated products.

And here from parentsplace.com

Aspartame: Safe during pregnancy?

Aspartame is a sweetener used as a replacement for sugar in many foods because it is about 200 times sweeter than sugar; therefore, the quantity needed is a lot less. Many people have questioned the safety of aspartame, and many studies have been performed.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stated that aspartame is safe for the general public. The American Dietetic Association printed a report on sweeteners in July of 1993 stating the use of aspartame during pregnancy is safe. There are two concerns that come to my mind in regard to eating foods with aspartame while pregnant. One is PKU, or phenylketonuria. This is an inborn error of metabolism, where a person cannot properly metabolize phenylalanine. I don't believe this is an issue for you because you would know by now if you suffer from this metabolic disorder. My second concern is the fact that aspartame is used in foods instead of sugar in order to cut calories. It is advised to not feed children foods with aspartame because of their high caloric needs. During pregnancy, you also have high caloric needs. Hearing that you eat a low-calorie yogurt worries me that you may be watching your caloric intake a little too closely. I just want to advise you to make sure you are getting enough calories, and that about 30 percent of them come from fat. At your stage in pregnancy, you should probably be gaining about one pound per week if you were at a good weight for your height before pregnancy.

Aspartame is made up of two amino acids: aspartic acid and phenylalanine. Amino acids make up proteins. Don't be confused, though -- aspartame is not a protein. The chemical configuration of aspartame is different from that of a protein. When aspartame is digested, it is broken down into aspartic acid, phenyalanine and methanol, substances that can actually be found in "natural" foods. For example, the same substances can be found in milk, fruits and vegetables. Actually, many of these "natural" foods have higher amounts of aspartic acid, phenylalanine and methanol because aspartame is used in such small quantities. Some of the breakdown products may cross the placenta, but studies show that the amount is insignificant, and therefore, determined to be safe.

Eating foods with aspartame is a personal choice. Some people feel it is safe because the results of studies show that to be the case. Others choose not to eat foods with aspartame because of situations in the past where the government ruled that a food additive was safe and then did some more studies and changed their minds. The final decision is yours -- if your pregnancy is going all right and you feel good with your choice, then those are the most important things.

clairabelle · 01/01/2004 17:57

Think I'll go with the ignorance line

hoxtonchick · 01/01/2004 18:03

Yes, clairabelle, that's what I mean - started looking things up when I was pregnant, got scared, & decided I didn't want to know. Really responsible.... But in a way the decision was made for me, as sugar does me (& when I was pregnant, ds too) much more harm than aspartame. But I do agree with Jijjams, it's not always simple.

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