A.R.
Hi A.
I tend to think that yes there are risks with sugar in the diet and even IF some may not think ADD is related to sugar intake, I think it is.. I mean there have in fact been studies with kids/adults who are hyper and yes, once sugar (and other junk food) is removed from their diets, their behavior is improved. however, I don't think we need studies to tell us what commonsense should.. junk food is junkfood and whether pregnant or not or breastfeeding.. we are what we eat and what we pass along via breastmilk.. I would lay off the sodas if you can, not just for the sugar, but that stuff has phosphoric acid in it, it's terrible on the body and soda leeches calcium from ones bones, so even if you don't stop for the sake of breastfeeding, think of stopping for the sake of your own health. there are many articles out there on the net about soda and SUGAR and how rotten it really is for a person, not to mention, it causes many other problems besides weight gain .. I am not a doctor, but I deeply believe that what we give our children from the get go DOES affect their health and eating habits throughout their lifetime, so try and choose healthy. I say NO to soda.. but hey that's me..
good luck to you!! :)