Water prevents urinary tract, bladder, and kidney infections.
Right now your pregnant body is producing extra amounts
of estrogen and progesterone, two hormones that help nurture your fetus and
prepare you for childbirth. These hormones are one of the reasons you feel
like you need to pee so much. They effect both the bladder and the kidney. When
urine sits in the bladder too long it can cause infections which you are more
prone to while pregnant. Drinking more water helps encourage the frequent
urination. YES this is a good thing as it helps rid the body of bacteria rather
then letting it sit.
Water prevents pre-term contractions
When the body is dehydrated, the brain releases an anti-diuretic hormone very similar to pitocin, a hormone that speeds up labour. When your dehydrated your body can trick itself into thinking its time to give birth and trigger contractions.
Water carries nutrients to your baby
enough said.
Water keeps helps avoid consitpation
also enough said.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
recommends drinking at least six 6 to 8 ounce glasses of water a day during
pregnancy in addition to other non-caffeinated fluids. You need even more in hot
weather, when you exercise, and when you find yourself in higher altitudes or
dry climates.