I'm 21 weeks pregnant and hate drinking water. I'm trying to drink at least a bottle a day, but know that is not nearly enough. I wanted to make sure that I'm not harming my baby in anyway by not drinking the recommended amount.
Thanks so much!
2007-01-12 05:39:11 · 14 answers · asked by KAL 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
If you don't get enough fluids you can become dehydrated. Dehydration can cause contractions.
You don't have to drink just water. It's the amount of FLUIDS that is important. Anything with caffeine in it doesn't count.
water
juices
soups
milk
fruits that have a lot of water/juice to them - like watermelon, oranges, etc.
Gatorade
etc.
2007-01-12 05:43:19 · answer #1 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's harming your baby. However, water can help alot when you are constipated and if you are prone to diarrhea while you are pregnant. It moves things along and if you have diarrhea it prevents dehydration. Maybe you could try something like propel fitness water or something such as that. Water is just great overall because it helps alot of your organs function better. It should not put your child in dangerbut I do not know for sure. If you have concerns speak to your doctor. Overall there shouldn't be to much to worry about. Water just helps for many reasons and if you are really concerned you may want to ask your doctor if there are any risks.
2007-01-12 05:45:42 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My midwife wanted me to drink around 80 oz of water per day. It helps the baby get the nutrients. Also dehydration is very dangerous for a baby and can cause you to miscarry.
To drink the water, I would recommend getting 6 Aquafina 16.9 oz bottles and put them in the freezer. You will end up having cold water to drink. I can't stand drinking lukewarm water.
2007-01-12 10:27:02 · answer #3 · answered by Searcher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel... I'm 22 weeks pregnant and having the same problem. I force myself to drink 1 bottle of water a day too, but mainly I drink juice.
2007-01-12 05:45:43 · answer #4 · answered by *Just Married* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try adding lemon or some of those flavor things you can put in your bottle of water. Crystal Light has several different flavors. It's hard for me to drink that much water, too. I drink decaffeniated tea with lemon alot. Good luck and congrats on your pregnancy...I'm 22 weeks pregnant. :)
2007-01-12 05:53:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't like drinking water either, but you have to drink lots of water! Your baby needs fluids around him/her to keep them protected. You need to drink at least 8 glasses a day. You can also drink gatorade, milk, and 100% juices that will help too.
2007-01-12 05:45:24 · answer #6 · answered by Sakora 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am bad at that too, i dont drink A LOT of water, but i do drink gatorade and i eat oranges like they are going out of style LOL i have heard that i am getting enough by doing that,so as long as you are substituting i think its ok.
2007-01-12 05:48:13 · answer #7 · answered by puppy love 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the amniotic fluid is made up of what the baby pees out and if he is not getting enough fluid the sac can be small. drink atleast 8 glasses a day.
2007-01-12 05:45:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need 8 8 oz glasses a day. try the fruit flavored. you need water so you dont dehydrate. at this point in your pregnancy being dehydrated will cause contractions and labor drink the water it wont kill you
2007-01-12 05:43:31 · answer #9 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I never drank water when I was pregnant and like you I hate water, I drank juice and once in awhile a diet soda. Maybe you can try the flavored waters those aren't so bad but not having water won't hurt baby it's what you eat is of more concern.
2007-01-12 05:43:09 · answer #10 · answered by cutiepie81289 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋