Its summer and the heat is unbearable, I just want cold water all day. But my MIL gives me that look everytime I take it out of fridge, says it will cause cold and cough. Is thanda paani really a problem na?
Sweetie, I remember craving chilled water so badly during my pregnancy, especially in the last trimester! It feels like everyone has an opinion on everything you eat or drink. Honestly, unless your doctor has specifically told you not to for a medical reason, a glass of cool water is absolutely fine. Hydration is key, so don't feel bad about enjoying it.
Oh, I was wondering about this too! My MIL keeps telling me not to, saying it'll make the baby sick or something, but it's so hot sometimes, na? I did ask my gynac, and she said moderate chilled water is fine as long as it's not super icy cold and doesn't cause a sore throat. Just plain water is important for hydration.
Beta, ghar pe log aksar kehte hain ki thanda paani nahi peena chahiye pregnancy mein, gale ke liye aur baby ke liye theek nahi hota. Humari dadi log bhi yahi bolte the. Par aajkal doctors kehte hain ki agar aapko gale mein takleef nahi ho rahi hai aur paani saaf hai, toh thoda sa chilled paani chal jaata hai. Zyada ice wala na lo toh acha hai. Warm water with saunf is also good for digestion if you prefer that.
Uff, this is exactly the kind of thing I used to worry about endlessly! Like, is it safe? Will it give baby a cold? My husband had to literally hide my brain sometimes, haha. But seriously, unless you have a sensitive throat or your doctor said no, a glass of moderately chilled water is completely okay. Just listen to your body and your doctor, not all the aunties, lol.
Most of the reliable pregnancy apps and health trackers actually focus on staying hydrated, period. They don't usually flag chilled water as an issue. The main thing is to ensure the water is clean and safe to drink. So go ahead, have your water, just maybe not straight from the freezer. Your gynac is the best person to confirm if you have specific concerns.
