Fluids, fluids, fluids.
Drinking sufficient water is one of the most important considerations when you are pregnant. It constitutes half of your body weight; about 38 to 45 liters. You lose water every day when you sweat, go to the bathroom, and even through breathing. You need water to digest and absorb other nutrients, remove waste products from the body, regulate body temperature, and perform the millions of metabolic processes essential to life.
Drinking sufficient water is one of the most important considerations when you are pregnant. It constitutes half of your body weight; about 38 to 45 liters. You lose water every day when you sweat, go to the bathroom, and even through breathing. You need water to digest and absorb other nutrients, remove waste products from the body, regulate body temperature, and perform the millions of metabolic processes essential to life.
In addition, water:
- Helps build important tissues
- Assists nutrients as they circulate in and out of your body
- Aids digestion
- Helps you maintain the right amount of amniotic fluids
Make sure you are getting enough amount of water a day. Drink more if you are exercising or if it is hot. Here’s a tip: You can count other drinks, such as 100% fruit juices, vegetable juices, soup, and milk as a part of your daily fluid intake.
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