Re: Diet Soda in pg
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 10 Mar 2002 17:25:58 -0600 (CST)
It appears safe according to the literature. We ask that patients try
to limit the amount of artificial sweetner. Please ask your doctor as
to what limitations s/he feels are appropriate.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Sat, 9 Mar 2002, Chris wrote:
>
>I've heard so many different opinions on the safety of diet soda in
>pregnancy... I am so confused. I love diet soda and usually only allow
>one per day but some days I have 2-3 and some days I don't have any. Is
>this OK? I'm still drinking tons of water. I am 31w and have had 4 u/s
>( 1 Level II) and they say everything is perfect. I was under the
>belief that in moderation they were perfectly safe but now I'm not
>sure.... Any advice would be helpful!
>
>Thanks.
>
>--
>Chris
>
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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