My doctor told me I need to drink more water, but I struggle to meet the target. What are some good tips or tricks to increase my water intake during pregnancy? I want to stay hydrated.
Just keep a bottle with you everywhere, even in the washroom because you'll be peeing every 5 minutes anyway lol! I used to drink coconut water and chaas whenever plain water felt too boring. Just chug it down, your body really needs it right now.
Please make sure you are drinking enough liquids, as dehydration can sometimes cause complications and we must be very careful. After my previous miscarriage, I became extremely cautious and kept a copper water bottle next to me at all times to remind myself to sip water every half hour. Please take care of yourself.
I used to keep a simple water tracking app on my phone to make sure I was hitting at least 2.5 liters a day. Having PCOS made me very cautious about my overall metabolic health during pregnancy, so I never skipped my hydration goals. You can also try setting hourly alarms on your phone.
I had terrible morning sickness and the smell of plain water made me throw up instantly. If you are struggling like me, try sipping cold buttermilk, fresh lime juice, or even sucking on ice chips. It is a very practical way to keep your fluid levels up without feeling nauseous.
Drinking plain water can get really boring when you are pregnant. I used to add some lemon slices or mint leaves to my water bottle, and also drank fresh coconut water daily which helped me stay hydrated. It also helps a lot later when you start breastfeeding!
