How much water should a pregnant woman drink a day? How should pregnant women drink water at different stages of pregnancy?

Pregnant women need to pay special attention to everything they do for the baby in their belly during pregnancy, including drinking water. There are also some requirements for pregnant women when drinking water. Only by drinking water correctly can the baby be born smoothly. So how much water should pregnant women drink a day? How should pregnant women drink water at different stages of pregnancy?

There is actually no fixed value for how much water pregnant women drink a day. You can choose the amount of water you drink according to your own needs. It is generally recommended that pregnant women drink about 500ml-1000ml a day. Don't drink too much water. Excessive drinking may increase the burden on the bladder of pregnant women and cause frequent urination in pregnant women. During pregnancy, the uterus enlarges and the fetus develops, which may compress the bladder. If you drink too much water, it may cause frequent urination in pregnant women and affect their lives. However, pregnant women also need to pay attention. Don't wait until you are thirsty to drink water. You must drink water regularly and regularly every day. Drinking a glass of warm water on an empty stomach before breakfast can promote gastrointestinal motility and help pregnant women detoxify. It is recommended to drink more water during the day, and don't drink too much water at night, especially within two hours before going to bed, to reduce the number of times you go to the toilet and ensure sleep quality. Therefore, it is recommended that pregnant women drink about 500ml-1000ml of water every day, but if the pregnant woman is checked for too little amniotic fluid, she can drink water under the guidance of a doctor.

In the early stage of pregnancy, the weight of pregnant women does not change much, and the fetus is still in the earliest stage of development, so the amount of amniotic fluid in the entire uterus is not much. The demand for water by pregnant women is not much different from that before pregnancy, but water can speed up the metabolism in the body, so pregnant women need to drink more water than usual. There is no specific requirement for the amount of water to drink. As long as you don’t feel uncomfortable, drink as much as possible. Don’t be misled by "8 glasses of water a day". In the second half of pregnancy, the demand for water by pregnant women will be greatly increased. As the pregnant belly gradually increases, the amniotic fluid in the uterus is increasing, so pregnant women need to drink as much water as possible every day, preferably 1.5~1.8 liters a day. Drinking too little water will not only lead to a lower metabolic rate, but also may cause blood viscosity, affecting the nutrient transport between pregnant women and fetuses. Since the body temperature of pregnant women during pregnancy is about 1°C higher than that of normal people, pregnant women are more likely to sweat, which leads to water loss in the body. Therefore, even if the pregnant mother does not feel thirsty, she must ensure sufficient water intake. Drinking a lot of water can ensure the depth of amniotic fluid, which is also a strong guarantee for the fetus. In the later stages of pregnancy, the bladder of pregnant women will be compressed by the uterus, resulting in more serious frequent urination and incontinence. Moreover, as the pregnancy period increases day by day, many pregnant women will also experience edema in the limbs. Therefore, pregnant women need to reduce their water intake appropriately. Drinking 1 liter of water a day can basically meet the needs of the fetus and themselves, and it will also relieve various discomfort symptoms in the late pregnancy.

Drink water only when you are thirsty. In reality, many pregnant women are unwilling to drink water or only drink water when they are thirsty. In fact, this is wrong. Being thirsty proves that the body is already dehydrated, not that it is beginning to be dehydrated. If you receive the signal of dehydration and then start drinking water to remedy it, it is obviously not conducive to the development of the fetus. Pregnant mothers must drink more water during pregnancy. Water can increase amniotic fluid, reduce many diseases, help pregnant mothers regulate their mood, eliminate toxins in the body, and regulate constipation in pregnant mothers. In addition to drinking water during pregnancy, pregnant mothers must also maintain a happy mood.

Nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy are normal physiological phenomena. If the pregnancy reaction is severe, vomiting will occur even when drinking water. This may cause physical exhaustion or electrolyte imbalance. You need to pay attention to adjusting your diet and taking vitamin B to relieve the symptoms. You can also receive fluid rehydration treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Pregnancy reactions usually occur between 6 and 12 weeks after pregnancy. If the patient's pregnancy reaction is severe and cannot be tolerated, she must go to a regular hospital for examination and treatment. Otherwise, it will have a serious impact on her own health and fetal development, which is very unfavorable for pregnancy.