How Much Water Should I Drink?
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I'm not a big fan of drinking water, but my sister (who is a nurse) said that if you don't drink enough, you could have pre-term labor. I don't want my selfish preference for beverages to hurt my baby. How much water am I supposed to be drinking?
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Monday 15th of March 2010 08:41:16 AM
hello there, you are suppose to drink the same amouth of water as is indicated to everyone. so at least 2 liters of water a day, the water is very important to you and to your baby, the water can be consumed not only by water, you can make juices with water to help you as well if you don't like to drink pure water you can mix with fruits, but pure water is important too.
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Saturday 6th of March 2010 05:34:17 AM
Still 8 glasses of water will do or more is better. Even if we are not pregnant water is very important to cleanse and release toxins in our body. Drinking enough water is necessary for pregnant women, wherein not only our body our cleanse but also the baby. Since the baby is part of our body, as simple as that they are benifited of whatever we drink or eat also.
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Wednesday 24th of March 2010 07:46:54 AM
You should drink at least six to eight 8-ounce glasses per day (48 to 64 fluid ounces) plus one 8-ounce cup for each hour of light activity. Juices can contribute to your fluid intake, but keep in mind that they can also provide a lot of extra calories.
This may surprise you, but you can also count coffee and tea (whether caffeinated or not) as part of your fluid intake. Experts used to caution that caffeinated beverages don't count because caffeine is a diuretic (makes you urinate more and lose water). But it's been found that the loss of water is minimal.
Water plays many vital roles in a healthy pregnancy. Think of water as your body's transportation system — it carries nutrients through your blood to the baby. Water also helps prevent bladder infections, which are common during pregnancy. If you drink enough water, your urine will stay diluted, reducing your risk of infection.
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