Can i take sugar free instead of sugar during pregnancy?

Question

Trying to cut down on sugar in my tea and was thinking of using those sugar free tablets instead. Im 5 months. Is the artificial one safe in pregnancy or better to just have a little normal sugar?

Swapna Ganguly · Answer

Honestly the safest is to just cut down on overall sweet rather than rely on sugar free. But if you really need it, check with your doctor which type is fine. Doctor advice beats guessing here.

Kiran Sanghvi · Answer

I had gestational diabetes and my doctor told me which sweeteners were okay and which to avoid. Please dont just switch on your own, some artificial ones are not advised in pregnancy. Ask your gynac about your specific case.

Rekha Rao · Answer

Not all sugar substitutes are recommended during pregnancy. Please confirm with your gynac before using any. Reducing sweets naturally is the safer bet na.