It seems silly to tell a pregnant woman to drink more water, as it is something that should be primary in their daily diets, even before considering how well they nourish their bodies with their diets. However, most women experience dehydration, throughout the day, especially pregnant women.
How is this possible?
Well, one is dehydrated when one becomes thirsty, which means that most people are dehydrated before they even consider taking a sip of water. Keeping that in mind, pregnant women also fail to be conscious and forget that they’re not just eating for two, but also drinking for two.
Although very common, the symptoms are very mild during pregnancy. Since the fetus places strain on the body, requiring the intake of extra nutrients and experiencing conditions, such as excessive vomiting (morning sickness), it’s important that women hydrate properly to prevent dehydration.
Symptoms of Dehydration During Pregnancy
Some dehydration symptoms, such as dry lips, dry-looking skin, a dry throat, less frequent urination, less supple skin, the feeling of fatigue or weakness, constipation and dizziness may occur when not consuming an adequate amount of water.
In more severe cases, women may also experience Braxton Hicks contractions as dehydration gets worse. When this happens, more severe symptoms start to occur, such as a racing heartbeat, which may affect both you and the fetus, a change in your baby’s pattern movement, low blood pressure that causes dizziness and fainting, as well as confusion.
The worst case of dehydration eventually leads to organ failure and can severely affect the health of the baby.
Causes
- Lack of water consumption.
- Eating disorders, like anorexia and bulimia.
- The inability to absorb enough water in the body, which could potentially lead to more severe health issues, like kidney failure, intestinal disorders, and rare metabolic disorders.
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