artificial sweetener during pregnancy
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Migranes
Aspartame (the artificial sweetener) is also know to cause migraines. .... is aspartame safe · artificial sweeteners during pregnancy ...
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- When I was pregnant, my OB prescribed my Midrine, which worked great, and was safe for the baby. Good luck, I know how hard it is to have a headache and kids and try ...
- I have migraines and there are all kinds of medications out there that are non-narcotic for migraines....which I believe vicodin is. Imitrex, Midrin, and Zomig are a ...
- Oh K., I know how you feel! I've had them too. The prescription medicine worked for me, but I try hard not to ever take prescription medicine if I don't absolutly h...
Lacking Energy! Need Advice!
... high sugar/artificial sweetener, that could be a contributing factor. ... Physical and psychological changes during pregnancy can be stressful mentally ...
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- wow. baby number 4 and no energy, eh? NO WONDER!! lol. if you are used to caffeine a little bit won't hurt you two (or three, considering your track record, lol), and...
- Your body is working very hard on making this baby. You should do what your body tells you and REST. With the amount of children you have, you probably don't notice ...
- At your first prenatal visit, have them check to see if you're anemic. If you are, they will have you take an additional iron pill daily. I know you feel drained, but ...
Diet Drinks
Hi S., the diet drinks have an artificial sweetener in it that kidneys cannot flush naturally. ..... Is Aspartame Safe to Consume During Pregnancy? ...
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- I am a student in alternative medicine and let me tell you. after just finishing my nutrition class, there is no scientifically proven risk of developing cancer fom an...
- Hi there, S.. Looks like you have received some great advice. I agree with most, I wouldn't encourage drinking the diet soda because of the chemicals. I don't think ...
- Don't start! They are bad for everyone, stay with fruit juice and good 'ole water.
Has Anyone Else Heard of Aspartame Causing Health Problems
I received an email saying that the artificial sweetener aspartame (Nutra Sweet, Equal, .... if taken at the time of conception and during early pregnancy. ...
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- I agree with the suggestion of using Stevia instead. Artificial Flavors and Colors are definitely bad for all of us. It is hard to avoid all of them but I would stay a...
- I recall several years ago, having a child therapist tell me that in some countries, giving a child anything with an artificial sweetener in it was seen as abuse. They...
- I have read that aspartame can cause symptoms that are identical to those associated with hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease). Symptoms are heart palpitations, anxiety ...
This Mama Hates Drinking Water, But. . .
Buy any artificial flowers on sale (clip apart), and a pack of cheap Bic Pens. ... Is Aspartame Safe to Consume During Pregnancy? ...
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- ND: have you tried just adding fresh lemon juice to the water? Are you drinking tap or filtered water? P., RLC IBCLC Pres. Lactation Support Group, Inc w...
- Maybe you can start by cutting down on the strength of the packets you use... add half a packet to each bottle instead of a full one. Then the next week cut it back ...
- The chemicals in that stuff, IMHO, are horrible for you! I like water, and that is pretty much all I drink except my 1 morning cup of coffee. It can get a little bori...
Flavored Water okay...for Toddler on Trip
Sep 3, 2009 ... By Car · Infant Travel Advice · Pregnancy and Travel · Traveling by Car ..... Is Flavored WaterArtificial Sweeteners Safe for My 2 Year Old ...
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- you've already got tons of suggestions -- I'll add that my 18 month old loves a little lemon juice in her water! She likes tart things!
- Flavored water is fine for your little guy to drink. Actually my pediatrician suggested giving my daughter that instead of soda. She suggested watering it down a bit ...
- I agree with Judy about "special for the trip." Especially for a short trip, whatever makes the trip go smoothly and doesn't cause the kid long term health imbalanc...
Gestitional Diabetes
The doctor and dietitian say that insulin works best during pregnancy and ... All artificial sweeteners are chemicals and therefore, produce side effects. ...
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- I had gestational diabetes that was found when I was 9 weeks along and ended up going on insulin at 12 weeks so I am very educated on the subject. Be glad you are so f...
- Hello. I had Gestitonal Diabetes with both of my pregnancies. It was very challenging but on the up side it goes away when your baby is born. A coupel suggestions, ...
- Hi A., Sorry you are having such a hard time with the finger pricks. I had gestational diabetes with all 6 pregnancies. The first one started at 28 wks and I delive...
Too Much Caffeine for Pregnancy?
Oddly I didn't even crave it or miss it during my pregnancy however. ... if you haven't yet--more for the artificial sweetener than for the caffeine (I ...
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- J., I too am addicted to coffee/tea. My ob told me that there are reports that caffine has shown to cause low birth weight in babies. Since then I have stopped d...
- Drs. say two cups of coffee / day are okay. Black tea has much less caffeine than coffee, so you are okay. It is most important during the first tri anyway.
- Hi J., I am Italian, and for us a cup espresso is simply part of our daily life. I usually have three small cups at day. I live back and forth, between here and Italy...
South Beach Diet - Has Anyone Tried It and Successfully Lost Weight?
Is it possible that, if you wereactive during your pregnancy, you gained ... so they want you to use artificial sweeteners which are poisonous and many ...
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- I'm another living testimony of the South Beach! I lost almost 50 lbs. after my daughter was born! If you can be strict with yourself...it will work. I think that's...
- Hi R., Yes, it works if you are strict with yourself. My husband and I both lost a lot of weight on it. In 6 months, he lost 60 pounds and I lost 40. I'd be happy t...
- Hey, I just wanted to say that I've been hearing all sorts of things lately about cutting out trans fats. I know this isn't South Beach talk, and I'm sorry, but I rea...
Headache & Pain Medicine While Preganant
Motrin or Advil would always take care of the pain, but during pregnancy,my .... I didn't want to expose myself to the artificial sweeteners in Diet Coke. ...
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- you can take tylenol, not ibuprofen
- DO NOT TAKE MOTRIN OR ADVIL OR IBUPROFEN WHILE PREGNANT. Tylenol is the only acceptable NSAID you can can take. You should be asking your doctor these questions just...
- hey K., They say Tylenol is ok to take...I had migrane problems during the first trimester and it was really bad! For me the best alternative to taking anything was ...
