What should I drink?

Your fluid needs are greater when you are pregnant. This has to do with the fact that your blood volume increases during pregnancy and your body’s water compartments grow substantially. On top of all this, your growing foetus needs a rich supply of fluid to grow, develop and live comfortably in its prenatal environment.

It is therefore important to drink plenty of fluids when you are pregnant, especially in hot weather.

Fluid needs vary from person-to-person and environment-to-environment. However, as a guide, aim to drink around 1 - 2 litres of fluid each day.

Keeping your fluids up will help to ensure you and your unborn child stay well hydrated. Fluids also play an important role in keeping you regular when a high fibre diet is being followed. Irregular bowel movements, although not dangerous, is an inconvenience common to many mothers-to-be.

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