Artificial sweeteners are food additives that are used as sugar substitutes. They are used in over 1500 food products such as soft drinks, candy, and desserts. Pregnant women, in an effort to avoid sugar, often turn to these sweeteners. The fact that they are so ubiquitous makes the question of their safety to mother and baby all the more relevant.
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