Why mouth gets dry in pregnancy?

Question

Since couple weeks my mouth feels so dry all the time, drinking water every few mins still feels thoda parched. Im 20 weeks. Is this a normal pregnancy thing? Anyone else facing same?

Nilima Deshpande · Answer

You need to increase your fluid intake. Keep sipping water, coconut water, or buttermilk throughout the day.

Khushi Sanyal · Answer

Haan, starting months mein dry mouth common hai. Keep a water bottle with you and try lemon water with black salt.

Rachna Sharma · Answer

It can be due to hormones or dehydration, but get your blood sugar checked just to rule out gestational diabetes.

Gitanjali Govindasamy · Answer

Make sure you're staying hydrated, especially if you do light walks. Sip water continuously.

Shailaja Panda · Answer

It might be due to the body working harder now. Keep drinking warm water and take care.

Madhuri Sethi · Answer

Beta, try drinking water from a clay pot (matka), it keeps it cool and natural. Sip slowly throughout the day.