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A couple of weeks ago, on Valentine’s day to be exact, I had horrible Braxton Hicks that lasted all day and into the night. They were so strong that I started to worry I was going into pre-term labor. Luckily, I go to church with my OBGYN and saw her the next morning. I told her what had been going on and about all of the activity I had done that day and she said, “Yep, you didn’t drink enough water, did you?” It hit me immediately that I had not taken any breaks between my crazy pregnancy nesting organization and my workout to drink enough water. In fact, I had two cups of coffee, but no water. Yikes. I definitely learned my lesson.
Since then, I have been filling up my water bottle every day to make sure that I am drinking the right amount that my body needs. This Nalgene water bottle made with Tritan™ plastic has been perfect because it has the ounces marked on the side of the bottle which makes it so easy to keep up with. I’ve been sure to take a water bottle with me every time I take Hampton for a walk or do my yoga and TIU workouts, or just when I am on the go, running my daily errands. It has made all the difference. I haven’t had any more Braxton Hicks since then and I have felt so much better. My doctor recommended I drink at least 8 cups of water a day, even more when I am active. I’ve always heard to drink half of your body weight and think that is a great rule of thumb to go by.
Here are some benefits to staying hydrated during pregnancy:
-Prevents Stretch Marks
-Prevents (and helps with) Braxton Hicks Contractions
-Constipation
-Swelling
-Energy
-Skin Appearance (acne)
-Prevents Stretch Marks
-Prevents (and helps with) Braxton Hicks Contractions
-Constipation
-Swelling
-Energy
-Skin Appearance (acne)
Needless to say, I will not be leaving the house without my Nalgene water bottle anymore. It has been packed in my purse/diaper bag and has been so convenient to carry around. If you are pregnant, don’t make the mistake I did. It can be so harmful to the baby. Water actually helps make up the amniotic fluid that our babies rely on and when we become dehydrated, it could even send us into preterm labor. Nobody wants that.
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How do you stay hydrated?
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How do you stay hydrated?
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