Artificial sweeteners?

mrsmyranow
on 2/6/10 1:18 am - Pasadena, CA

Technically all sweeteners (including sugar) are chemicals.

Stevia hasn't been studied. Splenda is sugar bonded with a hydrogen atom. Aspartame is an augmented peptide.

Splenda is the only one approved by the FDA for use during pregnancy.

Kathy W.
on 2/6/10 10:48 am - Enfield, CT

RNY on 01/15/08 with

I called my OB's office and they said go ahead and use it. I will ask the OB when I go see her. I know it's used in other parts of the world and no problems. *Will not get on my soapbox about the FDA*

I shall now be know as Hagatha: Queen of the queens.

Baby 7-09

Xavier Elliott born 10-5-10

MrsStockham
on 2/6/10 11:51 am

I was using no sugar added and sugar free products made with Maltitol, splenda and aspartame ALL the time in 2008 before we started trying to get pregnant. i read that those 3 artificial sweeteners in particular can cause fetal brain damage. I switched to organic sources only. Stevia WOULD fall into that category of organic sources. Its a combination of organic cane sugar and stevia. Perfectly safe... But I would steer WAY clear of ANYTHING that is NOT a natural/organic source of sweetening.