Thoughout the last four years, I have experienced stomach problems and digestive problems. Not until I learned of other stories like mine would I have linked this to Splenda.

It was written as "safe" in pregnancy magazines so, of course, I used it during my pregnancy with my second son. Not until I was pregnant with my daughter did I really start wondering if Splenda was starting to take a toll on my body. My first son (pre-Splenda) weighed 8 pounds. My second son weighed 7 pounds. My daughter only weighed in at 5 pounds!

Doctors couldn't figure out why my daughter was so small. I had gained a lot weight eating more carbs than ever trying to get this little girl to grow bigger. Nothing helped. Yet I didn't want to believe that Splenda could be the culprit.

Now, after learning the facts, I am sure that it had a lot to do with it. Has anyone ever questioned whether Splenda used over long periods of time could actually prevent your body from absorbing vitamins and minerals that are key to a healthy pregnancy? I urge women who are pregnant and may be thinking Splenda is a safe alternative to please reconsider. If it's not natural, it is by no means "safe." Only if I could have learned about this sooner would I have not potentially hurt my unborn baby."

Thank you K.M. for sharing your story with our visitors.

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