Are you tired , fatigued , Constipated, Swollen ????? These are just a few signals that your body may be giving you to up your water intake .
Yes I know …. drinking enough water can be a royal pain in the ass ! It’s bad enough having to pee while pregnant every 10 minutes with out the water let alone every 5 when drinking it ; but it does do your body and baby good .
Drink water helps flush toxins and waste from your body , baby and cells . It combats dry itchy skin , constipation , fatigue and swelling . Drinking water also prevents bladder infections , hemorrhoids , pre term labor , preeclampsia and miscarriage . Staying hydrated aids with your increased blood supply and baby’s amniotic fluid as well as helps increase breast milk production when breastfeeding .
To stay plenty hydrated try for 8-12 oz glasses 8 x per day – A good way that some of my clients stay hydrated is to drink one 12 oz glass every hour throughout the day . Also I have been drinking Alkaline water with a higher PH such as Qure for better absorption .
Some tricks to make the water a bit more interesting …
Water and lemon
Water with some pomegranate juice
my summer favorite .. Water , fresh lemon , mint and cucumber slices
water and mint
water with grapefruit
Water with orange and mint
Water with frozen mixed berries
Yeah it’s really hard to drink enough water. Maybe flavored water would help!