http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?se...lth&id=7575187

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- New research suggests that drinking artificially
sweetened beverages may increase the risk of premature births.

The study of nearly 60,000 pregnant women showed those who had at least
one serving of diet soda a day were 38 percent more likely to deliver
preterm.

Pregnant women who had at least four diet sodas a day were 80 percent more
likely to deliver early.

However, experts say pregnant women should not be alarmed by the study.

According to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists,
artificial sweeteners are OK in moderation.