Your body can suffer from dehydration if you don’t get enough fluids (water). You can also become dehydrated if you don’t feel well or sweat a lot, which can happen during pregnancy.
Drinking enough water can help you feel better during pregnancy. It will also help with other typical pregnancy problems, including constipation and fatigue. You should drink plenty of water throughout the day so that your pee is a light and clear color.
To stay active, everyone should consume 2 liters (8-10 glasses) of water every day. This includes juices and water-containing foods such as fruits, vegetables and soups. You should have the same amount of water until about 27 weeks. Then, as your baby grows, you should increase your fluid intake by 500 ml.
However, this does not apply to everyone. If you are overweight or overeat you should drink extra water. Dehydration during pregnancy is not only dangerous but also dangerous for your baby. Not drinking enough water can cause fatigue and constipation.
Since your water needs increase during pregnancy, you may not have to worry about how much water you drink right away.
When you vomit, your body loses both water and electrolytes, which can quickly lead to dehydration, so drink more fluids than usual throughout the day.
Nausea and vomiting should have resolved by the second trimester. However, as your blood volume grows, your water needs will also increase; after all, blood consists of more than three quarters of water.
While 10 cups of water may seem like a difficult goal, it’s achievable if you sip throughout the day rather than swallowing a large amount at once when you’re thirsty (and possibly already a little dehydrated).
Your blood volume peaks between weeks 32 and 34 of pregnancy and increases by 50 to 60% from its pre-conception level. That makes staying hydrated more important in the third trimester, especially since dehydration can cause Braxton Hicks contractions that can easily be confused with real contractions.
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