2007-03-14 05:57:03 · 8 answers · asked by adi 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!
A diuretic can be very dangerous to you and the baby. It could dehydrate you or throw off your sodium and potassium levels in your body. If you are concerned about water gain or swelling consult your OB and try to keep off your feet as much as you can to help with swelling.
Also, increase your water intake this will help to flush out any toxins in your system and will decrease any swelling that you may have. I know it sounds backwards, but when the body is not getting enough of something like water, nutrients, or fats it will store them.
2007-03-14 06:04:47 · answer #1 · answered by Brown Eyed Girl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't see how it would be ok to take a diuretic while pregnant, especially when you need more water in your system now than ever. Ask a doctor about this one, but I'm betting that the answer is no.
2007-03-14 06:18:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would consult your doc.
If you are swelling - you need to drink MORE water. (strange as it sounds)
How is your blood pressure? Have you been having headaches? Blurry vision? If so - get to the doctor - it could be PIH (pregnancy induced high blood pressure/pre-eclampsia). Dangerous for you and the baby. It stops the baby from growing.
But I would not take a diuretic except under an ob's advice.
2007-03-14 06:02:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You really shouldn't take any diuretics while pregnant.
You should ask your doctor.
2007-03-14 06:00:17 · answer #4 · answered by hollilynn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm having water retention too! I'm only 23 weeks pregnant ... but I'm forcing myself to drink way more water.
NO NO NO diuretic! It will dehydrate the baby! and flush out his nutrients!!
DRINK MORE WATER! I'm in the same boat as you! (I feel like a tick!) .. I feel like I look like humpty dumpty! you're not alone :)
good luck! God bless!
2007-03-14 06:11:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why on earth would you NEED to take a diuretic whilst pregnant??
2007-03-14 06:01:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have no idea but i wouldn't risk it. I would suggest natural diuretics like apple juice, prune juice, cranberry juice, and things of that sort. But I found this article. hope it helps.
http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/links/doi/10.1111%2Fj.1365-2125.2001.01310.x
2007-03-14 06:04:02 · answer #7 · answered by LoveLeighe 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No absolutely not.
If you are retaining water, contact your obgyn. You could have pre-eclampsia, which threatens the life of you and your baby.
2007-03-14 06:33:00 · answer #8 · answered by gg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋