Top 8 Reasons To Stay Away From Diet Sodas While Pregnant

  1. It can cause calcium deficiency

 

Pregnant women need more of certain nutrients to support their growing babies than someone who only needs to eat for one.

Calcium is a vital nutrient in pregnancy to build strong bones and teeth, as well as many other essential functions.

Diet soda contains phosphorus, which Dr. Price, an ob-gyn from Austin, Texas, explains can “decrease calcium absorption”, according to Romper.