My mom keeps telling me to drink barley water and powder daily, says it helps with swelling and water retention. Im in my second trimester now and my feet do swell a bit by evening. Anyone actually had it regularly during pregnancy?
Beta barley water is good for cooling the body and for urine problems, we used it often. In moderation it is fine. But if you have any swelling or other issues, just check with your doctor before having it daily.
Barley is high in fibre and helps with digestion and constipation, which is common in pregnancy. I had barley water sometimes and felt lighter. Still, anything you take regularly is best cleared with your gynac.
I liked barley water during pregnancy, felt it kept me hydrated and helped digestion. Its a gentle natural thing. Just for anything serious like infection symptoms, see the doctor instead of relying only on this.
