Effects of a Non-nutritive Sweetener Reduction Intervention in Pregnancy and Lactation on Maternal and Infant Outcomes

"Discuss current scientific literature surrounding NNS consumption, obesity, and chronic disease and the emerging evidence that consumption in pregnancy/lactation may have unfavorable effects on infants' adiposity and health.~Provide detailed handouts, which will include a list of specific foods and beverages containing NNS to avoid during the study and summarize current scientific evidence on the metabolic and health effects of NNS.~Emphasize that sugar is not the best alternative to NNS, and that the participant should drink still water, sparkling water, flavored waters with no added sweeteners, or unsweetened tea instead.~Bi-weekly shipments of unsweetened beverages of participant's choice to replace usual consumption of NNS containing beverages.~Automated text messages will also be sent to mothers once per week with reminders that they should avoid NNS"

"Counsel about best practices for home safety and babyproofing.~Provide a detailed booklet to take home, which will provide information about home safety and baby proofing.~Educate about common causes of accidental infant and young child injuries or death.~Automated text messages will also be sent to mothers once per week with reminders about home safety, infant safety, and baby proofing."