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[christine917]

so I was wondering If its that important to drink water during pregnancy? Every time I drink water it makes me feel sick like I wana throw up so I haven't been drinking much water. How important is it to drink the 8cups of water like the Dr tells me to??

[christine917]

Thank yu! Ill try the crystal light & carbonated water. I drank Gatorade for like the first month/two & I only drink 2 flavors. Ill be trying propel & crystal light. Thanks

[ericatoday]

You can buy crystal light for your water I like the lemonade its the same. But I love water so that's what I drink but my dad has to drink the crystal light because he hates water  

[PonsGirl]

Mine says Gatorade is just as good as water to.

[iluvmylittleones]

Aim for eight 8-ounce glasses per day (64 fluid ounces) of fluid, plus one 8-ounce cup for each hour of light activity. Milk, juice, decaffeinated drinks, and caffeinated drinks all contain plenty of water and "count" toward your fluid intake.

Keep in mind that juice and sweetened drinks also provide a lot of extra calories, so don't rely on them too much.

It's best to limit caffeine, too – including caffeinated teas and colas – to 200 mg (about one 12-ounce cup) per day. More than that raises the risk of miscarriage, according to a 2008 study.  

(It's a myth that caffeinated drinks dehydrate you. Yes, caffeine makes you pee more. But the amount of fluid you actually lose because of this diuretic effect is so small that it's insignificant.)

Don't hesitate to drink a lot of fluids Oddly enough, the more fluids you drink during pregnancy, the less your body retains. So if your feet and ankles are swollen, drinking more water actually helps.

Water carries nutrients through your blood to your baby, and drinking plenty of fluids helps prevent dehydration, too. This is especially important in the last trimester, when dehydration can cause contractions that can trigger preterm labor.

Water also helps prevent some common pregnancy problems such as constipation, hemorrhoids, and bladder infections (drinking water helps dilute your urine, which reduces your risk of infection).

If you need to drink more fluids, you don't want extra calories, and you don't like the taste of water, try adding a wedge of lemon or lime to your water, or a little juice, for additional flavor. If you're not sure how much water you drink each day, fill a container with your target amount and try to finish it by the end of the day.

[kelllyxoxo]

My doctor says crystal light is just as good as water :)

[CHXSINGNOV]

Maintaining liquid is pretty important during pregnancy,  doesn't have to be water, juice and milk are good as well.

[showard022]

They say any fluid.  Obviously not pop or things that are super sugary because they can actually dehydrate you but milk and juice count. Also have you try carbonated water. It actual helps with naustea.