is this anything 2 do with bein 24 weeks pregnant?
2006-08-15 02:51:12 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
i do drink plenty of water! i empty my britta jug 3 times a day.
2006-08-15 03:01:58 · update #1
Drink beer instead of water
2006-08-15 05:05:41 · answer #1 · answered by Alright! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm at 23 weeks and go through a gallon jug at night and probablly 2 - 3 during the day in addition to milk and juice a couple of times a day. Its normal and healthy. If you are concerned about diabetes you should be getting tested soon anyway.The water won't hurt that.It's hot out and we are going through water for two, just like we eat for two. Your body is producing and processing blood and hydration for two, plus the amniotic fluid and(eww) the baby's urine too. That's a lot of liquid. Just stay close to the bathroom. Congratulations!!
2006-08-15 03:07:23 · answer #2 · answered by JL's Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thirst is often a symptom of diabetes, but it also a normal part of pregnancy, especially during the hot summer months. you have an increased blood volume, your weight is probably higher than you normally are, and your body can have trouble regulating your temperature so you are going to sweat more and lose water that way. i just had my 5th 3 weeks ago and it was about 105 the last few days of my pregnancy. i think i drank about 2 gallons of water a day before i would stop feeling dehydrated. do talk to your doctor about it. they will probably do a glucose tolerance test at 28 weeks anyway, but they might do it sooner if they think you are at risk for gestational diabetes.
2006-08-15 03:03:03 · answer #3 · answered by buhing513 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Constant thirst could be a sign of gestational diabetes.The doc will usually test for this around the 5th month but that doesn't mean you don't have it now.It would be advised that you let you doc know for that fact that if the diabetes is left untreated it could harm you and your baby. Not to to mention that you could have a very large baby. Gestational diabetes is usually treated by diet.
2006-08-15 03:19:12 · answer #4 · answered by kungfukitty24 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very common in women who do not drink enough water. The placenta is constantly filled and refilled as needed during pregnancy. You need to constantly be drinking clean (non chlorinated) water to help with this normal process.
2006-08-15 03:00:51 · answer #5 · answered by dirkdiggler9999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had the same problems with my two pregnancy's with my sons and now my pregnancy with my daughter and I'm 35wks. The only thing I knew to do was to keep plenty of water or 100% juices by my side. I wish you the best and ((CoNgRaTs))!!
2006-08-15 03:08:59 · answer #6 · answered by twofroggiesand1princess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your dr about taking a glucose tolerance test to check for gestational diabetes. I have gestational diabetes with all my pregnancies and excessive thirst is one of the symptoms. Until you get tested watch your carbohydrate consumption. Diabetes doesn't just have to do with sugar, carbs turn into sugar to burn for energy. Good Luck.
2006-08-15 06:25:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely! Drink as much water and sports drinks (gatorade and Vitamin Water) as you can. Being preggers especially in the summer time will dehydrate you. Don't fight it, just give in and drink as many non-caffeine drinks as you can. Good luck!
2006-08-15 03:09:23 · answer #8 · answered by curious_maya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Dr and demand a blood test for diabetes. I say demand because i kept asking for one and they told me I was fine. I wasn't. If they refuse go to another Dr.
Good Luck
2006-08-15 02:59:15 · answer #9 · answered by Carey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely, but if you find this continues after increasing your fluid intake, it can sometimes be a sign of diabetes developing. See your doctor and ask him about it.
2006-08-15 02:57:46 · answer #10 · answered by alone1with3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋