Can i drink pepsi when pregnant

The sweet stuff has been linked to other health conditions. One study, for example, found that kids of mothers who regularly drank soda and juice during pregnancy were more likely to be diagnosed with asthma years later. Other research has found an association between sugar during pregnancy particularly sugar from soda consumption and a child's later memory and learning.

The more sugar-sweetened beverages women drank, the poorer their children's cognition and verbal skills. Diet soda might seem like a safer option during pregnancy, but if you drink one every day, it may carry risks.

One large study of more than 60, pregnant women found that those who drank at least one artificially sweetened soda a day were 38 percent more likely to deliver preterm before 37 weeks than women who drank no diet soda at all. Women who had at least four diet sodas a day were at an almost 80 percent higher risk. Another smaller study of about pregnant women found that those who drank diet sodas every day were twice as likely to have a baby who was overweight by his first birthday, compared to women who stayed away from them.

During pregnancy, it's best to drink 8 to 12 cups 64 to 96 ounces of fluid every day. Your body needs this to aid digestion and form amniotic fluid around the fetus. It also helps nutrients move around in your body more efficiently and relieves that pesky pregnancy side effect, constipation. Drink throughout the day, not just when you feel thirsty. Plain water. You can jazz it up with some fresh lemon or lime juice, or toss in a few cucumber or apple slices and fresh mint leaves.

Or use frozen fruit instead of ice cubes. Sparkling water. It keeps you just as hydrated as regular water, and is free of sugar and calories. But bubbles may cause a build-up of gas in some women, which can lead to bloating and discomfort. Low-fat milk. Milk contains key nutrients your body needs to stay healthy during pregnancy, like protein , calcium , potassium and vitamin D.

Don't like dairy? Try a fortified soy or nut milk instead. Fruit or vegetable juice. Go for varieties that are percent juice: These taste good and are good for you! But sadly, you'll need to forgo the fresh-squeezed variety. Harmful bacteria that may be on the outside of produce can spread to the juice. To be safe, only buy juice that's pasteurized, which means heat is applied to it to kill any harmful bacteria. If you're making a smoothie at home or ordering one from a restaurant, it also needs to be made with pasteurized juice.

Many teas are safe for pregnancy — including black, green, and white tea. Just keep an eye on caffeine to make sure you don't go over the mg limit. Check with your healthcare provider about herbal teas , as some may not be safe in pregnancy. Chamomile, for example, has been linked to preterm birth. Ginger tea is generally a safe bet and may also help with pregnancy-related nausea. BabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world.

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This discussion is archived and locked for posting. Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. I am 9w pregnant and I've pretty much completely cut out caffeine, the only thing Im having a hard time kicking is the odd glass of Pepsi..

I get a craving for it and need to have a glass. What are your thoughts on caffeinated soda during pregnancy? Is it safe to have the odd glass? Newest First. But many ladies will tell you it's fine. TattooedMommaa, It's fine if you have one a day or so, just don't over do it, or maybe if you're really concerned just drink a couple sips through the day just to have the taste, don't do any diet sodas tho bcuz the artificial sweeteners can harm you.

The few sips threw out the day sounds like a good idea! And I dislike diet soda at the best of times haha. Thanks so much ladies. My ob actually suggested ice cold cola to ease nausea, but she said it was from her own experience that it helped.

TattooedMommaa, I drank a coke everyday. I had such bad morning sickness I needed the calories and it would settle my stomach enough to try to eat.

My OB told me that it was fine as long as I kept it under mg of caffeine which is 2 coffees or 4 sodas I believe. I was actually told different, tattoomommyy.

I saw a dietician awhile back and actually she said diet sodas are better to drink during pregnancy than regular sodas. But maybe it depends on who you talk to. As for soda, I think your fine. I've been drinking it and my LOs heart beat is strong. So I didn't. Then I asked my doctor because I just wanted one energy drink through out my pregnancy because I was craving it.

She told me I was allowed to have one energy drink a day. And same with coffee. Full-sugared varieties fill you with chemicals and empty calories. And chemicals and extra calories that don't give you any nutrition are a pretty poor choice when you want to deliver every possible nutrient to your baby and avoid excess weight gain.

Diet sodas, which contain artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, could also affect a growing fetus. As long as you don't drink 70 diet sodas -- and you're not a rat -- you don't have to really worry about aspartame.

The bottom line? Drinking soda when you're pregnant may not be the best thing for you -- but it certainly isn't the worst. Elmer says. So if you just can't kick your cola habit, it's best to indulge in small amounts. Try to limit drinking soda to one can -- or less -- per day, if you can swing it. Many experts also recommend getting your caffeine fix elsewhere, if you can.

Just remember to keep track of how much caffeine you're still consuming in a day. As Dr. Elmer says, "the best principle in a pregnancy is to do anything in moderation. For more information on caffeine amounts in different types of beverages, visit the Center for Science in the Public Interest cspinet.