Women who consistently drink artificially sweetened drinks during pregnancy have a greater risk of giving a premature birth

However the report was criticized by the Calorie Control Council which is one of the most powerful lobbying groups of companies which produce such low calorie drinks.
“This study may unduly alarm pregnant women. While this study is counter to the weight of the scientific evidence demonstrating that low-calorie sweeteners are safe for use in pregnancy, research has shown that overweight and obesity can negatively affect pregnancy outcomes”, Beth Hubrich of the Calorie Control Council said.
Source-Medindia