How much water to drink when pregnant?
Pregnant women are advised to drink about 2 liters of water per day, taking into account that when it is hotter or if you work out, the dose of water needed can increase, reaching up to two and a half or three liters.
Women's needs are different, so don't worry if you find that you need to drink a little more or a little less. You can tell if you are getting enough water if your urine is pale yellow or colorless.
In this article
- What to drink and what to avoid in pregnancy
- Why it is important to drink water when you are pregnant
- What if you suffer from nausea during pregnancy?
What to drink and what to avoid in pregnancy
Still water is the ideal drink for pregnant women.
In pregnancy it is best to avoid the consumption of sugary and carbonated drinks, but also drinks like industrial juices, which increase the caloric range and contain preservatives.
It is also better to limit drinks that they contain caffeine and brother, which must be drastically reduced. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that pregnant women consume no more than 200 milligrams of caffeine per day.
Why it is important to drink water when you are pregnant
Drinking properly during pregnancy promotes intestinal regularity, increasing the diuresis and greatly reducing the risk of urinary tract infections, constipation and hemorrhoids.
Also, if you drink a lot of water you ensure a proper intake of amniotic fluid to the future unborn and water retention and swelling are kept at bay.
It's especially important to stay hydrated in the last trimester of pregnancy, when dehydration can cause contractions that can trigger preterm labor.
What if you suffer from nausea during pregnancy?
2 liters of water might seem like a lot, especially if you suffer from nausea during pregnancy. The advice is to drink little by little, in small sips, adding a slice of lemon to the water.
An effective method against nausea in pregnancy, at least for the first few months, is to drink carbonated or slightly fizzy water or flavored with lemon juice.
Other sources for this article:
BabyCenter: How much water should I drink while I'm pregnant?
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How much water is it recommended to drink when pregnant?
Doctors recommend that a pregnant woman should drink at least 2 liters of water throughout the day.
What happens if you don't drink enough during pregnancy?
Dehydration can cause nausea, can lead to feelings of lightheadedness or lightheadedness, particularly when standing or about to bend over.
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