Four Ways To Stay Hydrated While Pregnant

Adult human beings are, on average, between 55% to 60% water, but did you know that fetuses and newborns are made up of 75% water? Their entire system is water-based until they grow, and they continue to hold on to that additional water right up until they are adults. 

It’s no wonder then that pregnant women need to focus on their hydration. You don’t just need to drink for yourself, you need to drink for your baby as well. However, overdrinking could lead to water intoxication where the electrolytes in your system become too dispersed throughout your system. It is very hard to do this, though, and you don’t need to get anywhere near these levels when you are pregnant. 

For the average adult, it is recommended you drink 8 glasses of water a day. For pregnant women this recommendation bumps up to 10. 

To help you stay hydrated and drink enough water (while maintaining healthy electrolyte levels), you will want to use these top four strategies: 

1. Use an App to Remind You 

Ideally you will want to drink a little bit throughout the day. If you need help, there are a few apps that will remind you to drink a glass of water on a set schedule until you get used to the volume. Don’t worry if this initially means you seem to be going to the bathroom a lot more. Your body will adapt and readjust to being properly hydrated soon. 

2. IV Hydration Therapy 

For those parents who want to ensure their baby is well cared for from the moment of conception, Reset IV hydration therapy is a good choice. They use a simple IV saline solution which is jam packed with all the vitamins you need. The IV treatment is similar to what you would get in any hospital, only the medical professionals come to your door and you can order it whenever you feel it is necessary. 

3. Eat More Moisture-Rich Foods 

Another easy way to stay hydrated is to eat more moisture-rich foods. Fruits and vegetables in particular, are great choices and can help you stay nourished as well as hydrated. Other ways to stay more hydrated while you eat is to try to drink a few sips of water between bites, especially if the food you eat is salty. 

4. Eat Mineral-Rich Foods 

We’ve already discussed the danger of water intoxication. If you drink too much water without replenishing the electrolytes in your body, you can experience fatigue, lightheadedness, nausea, and headaches. However, if this happens to you even though you are drinking a lot of water, it isn’t dehydration and could be another condition that requires medical advice. 

The recommended course of action is to eat mineral rich foods. Calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, phosphate and several others are important for helping you absorb the water that you drink. They produce the electrolytes that enable your body to absorb and use water. Without them, you simply pass the water through, and you can end up being dehydrated even if you’ve drunk more than 10 glasses in one day.