During pregnancy and breastfeeding, maintaining adequate hydration is very important and essential for the correct development of pregnancy and for the newborn during breastfeeding. Find out why.
On many occasions we have talked to you about the benefits of water, and above all, the different virtues that for our health implies following correct and adequate hydration, drinking the amount of fluids that our body needs each day (not only water, but also natural fruit and vegetable juices, infusions and tea, milk and vegetable drinks …). But it is true that there are often many doubts about how much water to drink each day.
As many doctors and nutritionists recommend, it is best to drink between 7 to 8 glasses of water a day each day, which is around 1.5 liters. Of water per day. In addition, it is essential to follow a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and fresh vegetables as a way to ensure a greater consumption of liquids.
Due to the importance of hydration for our health, today we have learned that correct hydration is decisive during pregnancy and lactation, through the presentation of a report.
In the words of Professor, “the quantity and quality of water have a key relevance in all stages of life, but in a very special way during the periods of pregnancy, lactation and early childhood.”
In fact, during pregnancy 90% of the body weight of the fetus is water. This percentage reaches 75% in newborns, and remains around 60% in adulthood. For this reason, the consumption of water during pregnancy helps to maintain the amniotic fluid, at the same time that it intervenes in the prevention of both kidney stones and urinary infections, as well as hydration in pregnant women who usually have vomiting as a result of the action. Of hormones during pregnancy.
In the words of the expert, water helps relieve symptoms caused by common problems and conditions during pregnancy. For example, it helps relieve the burning sensation in the esophagus and prevents constipation.
During lactation, maintaining correct hydration is essential, so much so that the consumption of liquids should increase by 700 milliliters more per day, since it is very common for the mother to feel thirstier during this stage. Also, the newborn needs more water.
How much water should a pregnant woman drink per day?
Arancet advises that a pregnant woman drink between 2.5 to 3 liters of water every day, preferably opting for mineral water, which provides minerals and trace elements such as magnesium or calcium, as well as bicarbonates.
While, during breastfeeding, it is most advisable to increase this amount to 3.1 to 3.7 liters per day (that is, around 700 ml more).
