Whatīs best for a pregnant woman is best for her baby, and that includes drinking plenty of water.
Like infants and children, expectant mothers are more prone to dehydration than the average adult. The primary reason for this is pregnant women experience morning sickness, which can leave them dehydrated. Increased heat production and perspiration during pregnancy also account for a rise in fluid losses.
New mothers who breast-feed their babies also need to increase their daily water intake. A new mother loses more water in her system than usual when breast-feeding.
Expectant and new mothers should be sure they are getting enough fluoride. During pregnancy, fluoride is essential for the healthy development of a babyīs bones and teeth. After a child is born, fluoride in a motherīs breast milk aids in the childīs healthy teeth development. Fluoridated tap water is one of the best sources for fluoride. Many bottled waters do not contain the level of fluoride recommended by dentists. Over the life of the filter, BRITA water filtration systems remove only a trace amount of the essential fluoride commonly found in tap water.
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