Hydration In Pregnancy
Benefits of keeping hydrated Say no to UTI’s. Drinking water dilutes your urine and causes you to flush out bacteria as you pee more often, which reduces your risk of urinary tract and bladder infections. Baby will thank you! Your body needs more water during pregnancy for many reasons, including your increased metabolism which requires water to work efficiently and a significantly higher blood volume which supplies your baby with the oxygen and nutrients he needs to grow. Swollen feet. Fluid retention can be a result of dehydration. If your feet and ankles are swollen, drinking more water can actually help. Fluid retention can result … Read more