Is this safe to eat during pregnancy?

Question

I am totally addicted to yoplait light yogurt and I was just wondering if the aspartame (sp?) that is in them is safe during pregnancy. I am 10.5 weeks. Thanks!

Answer 1

aspartame, which is the stuff they put in diet food instead of sugar is not good at all for the baby, so you shouldn't eat anything with it when you are pregnant.  

Answer 2

Its fine in moderation as is everything. If all you were eating all day every day was food containing aspartame, yes it would be bad. But you wont be. Just have one a day or something. I eat the Yoplait light yogurts in the dessert flavors when Im craving something sweet and they are yummy. Im 35 weeks pregnant and my baby is incredibly healthy.

PS: Studies done about the dangers of aspartame are a) when the mice are fed GINORMOUS levels of the stuff. Amounts that no-one would really eat and b) its heated up, becoming toxic.

Yogurt is fine

Answer 3

girl me too!!

yep...i asked my doc and he said it was just fine.

im 36w and 3d prego and ive been having one a day and all is progressing just fine so go for it.

also a co-worker of mine had 1/day and she and her lil one are just dandy!

enjoy!!!!

Answer 4

Aspartame: (Equal or NutraSweet) Aspartame is not effective in heat nor for long periods in liquid form. It is often found as an additive to soft drinks, gelatin, desserts, pudding mixes, breakfast cereals, beverages, chewing gum, dairy products, and other foods and drugs. According to the Food and Drug Administration(FDA), Aspartame is safe for use during pregnancy and lactation. It is recommended to limit consumption to a moderate level.

Answer 5

If aspertame isn't good for you, which you probably know it isn't, then it certainly isn't good for your baby.

I am glad to see a new mother to be that is concerned with what she puts in her body.

Have a good pregnancy and enjoy your new baby!

Answer 6

Doctor's really tell you to try and stay away from aspartame during pregnancy. In general it's not good for you as it's a chemical and not naturally occuring. You should try the ones that aren't light. I like most of the Yoplait yogurts, especially the whipped ones.

Answer 7

Aspartame is considered to be safe during pregnancy in moderate amounts. However, I would shy away from it because there are no studies that prove whether or not it is safe.