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Can I use artificial sweeteners during pregnancy?

Is it safe to use artificial sweeteners when I’m pregnant?
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Artificial sweeteners cause no known harm to babies in utero. Still, some experts caution against them. Saccharin, aspartame, and Splenda are okay in moderate amounts. Try to substitute nutritionally-void diet drinks with healthier ones like water and juice.

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