Enaku romba thirst ah irukku, ice water kudikalama nu doubt. Pregnancy la ice water kudika safe ah? (I'm very thirsty, wondering if I can drink ice water. Is it safe to drink ice water during pregnancy?)
Honestly, drinking ice water is totally fine, it doesn't harm the baby at all. Just don't drink it if you already have a cold or throat infection because you want to avoid falling sick. Keep it practical and don't worry about old myths.
Since I had gestational diabetes, my diet was very restricted, but plain ice water was my lifesaver for cooling down without adding sugars. Just make sure it's plain water and not sugary cold drinks or juices. Always keep checking your blood sugar levels as advised by your doctor.
During my pregnancy, I had severe heartburn and drinking cold water was the only thing that gave me relief. I drank ice-cold water almost every day and had a smooth delivery. But that was just my personal experience, you can ask your doc if you feel unsure.
Haan ji, you can drink it, no problem at all. Just take care that you don't get a sore throat because taking medicines in pregnancy is a bit difficult. Normal or clay pot water is best, but sometimes cold water is totally fine.
I just delivered my baby boy last month and I drank chilled water throughout my third trimester because of the heat. Nothing happened to my baby, he is perfectly fine. It's just a myth that cold water gives the baby a cold!
My MIL and mom both used to stop me saying baby will catch a cold, but actually it is just a superstition. I used to drink slightly cool water from the clay pot (matka) to satisfy both sides. It is safe, but do what makes you comfortable!
It is absolutely fine to have cold water if you are feeling too hot, don't worry. Just make sure it is clean water and don't drink too much of it at night so you don't catch a cold. Take care of yourself.
