It is common for pregnant women to think and worry about what to eat and drink during pregnancy and what not to eat and which food items are safe. Most women are aware of the fact that alcohol is harmful for the development of their baby in the womb and hence, they start consuming flavored drinks, soda, diet soda and even cold drinks instead of alcohol to calm their cravings during pregnancy. But the biggest question is- is it safe to consume beverages like cold drinks or soda during pregnancy?
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Ideally, pregnant women should consume only healthy things like milk, fruit juice, milkshake etc. and avoid drinking all types of plain soda, diet soda, cold drinks, caffeinated beverages and energy drinks during this phase of pregnancy. Any beverage that is unhealthy such as aerated drinks filled with gas, drinks with too much soda or sugar which everyone should avoid drinking is also not suitable for pregnant women.
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But sometimes a cold drink is acceptable for everyone and so for pregnant women too. Although drinking diet soda or cold drinks in limited quantities is considered safe during pregnancy, it would be better if you avoid drinking it completely. What is the reason for this, we tell you here.