Can You Drink Pepsi While Pregnant?

Being pregnant brings morning sickness, nausea, and cravings for certain foods.

Pepsi is one of the most well-known colas, and many people prefer it over Coke.

In this article, I will explain if it’s OK to drink Pepsi when you’re pregnant.

Many people wonder how much Pepsi is too much, if it’s a good idea to drink all of the different sodas, or if only some sodas are OK while pregnant.

Below I cover how much sodas are too much when pregnant and what sodas are OK to drink.

How Much Pepsi Should You Drink While Pregnant?

Sodas are one of the most popular beverages, and Pepsi is one of the most well-known colas that almost everyone enjoys.

Many women report cravings for sodas such as Pepsi, and some people drink Pepsi regularly.

So here is how much Pepsi is too much when you’re pregnant.

I performed a survey where I asked women whether soda helps with nausea and morning sickness caused by pregnancy.

Interestingly, the vast majority said it is effective and helped a lot.

Here’s a table that shows the responses.

(source: Reddit poll)

As you can see, more than 87.10% of the women that responded said soda was helpful for morning sickness and nausea caused by pregnancy.

The primary consideration is not to drink too much.

But, some people have found soda water works equally as well.

Others report that Ginger Ale and Coca-Cola work better for them.

Therefore, trying a few different sodas is best to see which one works best for you.

Why more than 12 oz a day is too much soda while pregnant?

There is a recommended daily intake of sugar.

It is about 25 grams of sugar at the most per day for women, which is about 6 teaspoons.

A regular 12 oz can of soda contains 36 grams of sugar.

Therefore, if you consume a whole can, you will reach the recommended daily intake of sugar.

But some foods contain sugar. And some foods are very high in sugar, such as chocolate and cake.

So, suppose you drink Pepsi or another soda and consume some other foods that are high in sugar. In that case, it’s virtually guaranteed you will go over the recommended daily intake of sugar.

Therefore, you should either:

• Consume less than half a 1 oz can (½ cup, 180mL) of soda per day
• Drink sodas that are zero sugar

Is the caffeine in colas bad while pregnant?

Caffeine is a known stimulant that increases focus and energy levels.

But it can also cause a jittery feeling and anxiety, especially if you drink too much coffee or sodas.

While pregnant, the recommendation is to consume no more than 200 mg of caffeine, according to the advice of medical professionals (source).

Caffeine in colas such as Pepsi is only around 40 mg per 12 oz (360 mL) can.

Therefore, drinking too much Pepsi is virtually impossible, which will cause adverse effects during pregnancy.

But, it can be a good idea to track how much caffeine you consume daily, especially if you also like caffeinated drinks with a significant amount of caffeine, such as coffee, black tea, and energy drinks.

Colas is one of the most popular soft drinks; most people consume Coca-Cola or Pepsi.

If you crave cola while pregnant or like to drink cola often, here’s a rundown of if it’s OK to drink cola when pregnant.

Drinking more than 1 glass of cola now and then is OK.

But, if you drink cola almost daily, do not consume more than a 12 oz can daily.

Doing so over the long term can lead to illnesses like diabetes.

It will also weaken the body and make it easier to get sick.

Which pregnant people should avoid.

Sodas are delicious, and it’s easy to drink one or two daily.

Especially at mealtime.

Pregnant women should not consume excess amounts of nutrients because it can stress their bodies, so here’s the lowdown on if you can have 2 sodas a day while pregnant or if it’s too much.

Going over the recommended daily sugar intake now and then is OK.

But, doing so every day can lead to health conditions such as diabetes.