I usually take stevia instead of sugar in my chai and coffee. Now that im pregnant (10 weeks) im not sure if I should continue or switch. Koi yaha use karti hai? Bas want to be on safe side.
Hey! Yes, pure stevia is generally considered safe during pregnancy, but make sure it's not mixed with other chemical sweeteners! 🌿 Just try not to overdo it, and maybe check with your doctor once to be 100% sure. Enjoy your sweet cravings safely! 🍰
I love sweet tea so I was actually researching about stevia since we are trying to conceive. I read that organic, high-purity stevia leaf extract is safe, but we should avoid the raw stevia leaves or crude extracts. It's better to be a little careful and maybe ask your doctor before using it regularly.
Look, purified stevia extract is completely safe and FDA-approved for pregnancy, so there is no need to panic. Just make sure you aren't buying cheap brands that blend it with saccharin or aspartame. I used it in my morning coffee throughout my pregnancy and my baby is perfectly healthy.
Beta, during pregnancy it is always better to stay away from these new processed sweeteners like stevia. Our elders always advised using a little bit of organic gur or mishri if you have sweet cravings. Home remedies and natural foods are much safer for the little baby inside you, so try to avoid packaged things.
I completely understand how hard it is to control sugar cravings when you are pregnant, it's such a tough phase. I used to feel so guilty wanting sweets, but my doctor told me that highly refined stevia is okay in moderation. Just listen to your body and don't stress yourself too much, mama.
I actually avoided stevia during my pregnancy and even now while breastfeeding, just to be on the safer side. Though some docs say highly purified stevia is fine, I preferred sticking to natural sweetness. If you really want it, just have it in very small amounts after checking with your gynac.
