Pregnancy Over 40, Drink Water For Hydration
I've written before about how critical it is to stay hydrated in pregnancy. When I was pregnant, I followed the old advice that we've been hearing about dringking water: 8 glasses per day.My site: www.getpregnantover40.com for more on gettting pregnant naturally over the age of 40
I recall when I had an ultrasound and another test which measured my amniotic fluid. They always said it looked great and one ultrasound technician said, "I bet you're drinking a lot of water". That confirmed that I was doing the right thing.
This article gives a good detailed explanation of how water is critical for cell development and amniotic fluid
The developing fetus places enormous demands for water onto the newly pregnant mom. The late F. Batmanghelidj, M.D., (Dr. B), was an internationally renowned researcher, author, and advocate of the natural healing power of water. In his books, "Your Body’s Many Cries for Water" and "Water for Health, for Healing, for Life," Dr. B tells pregnant moms to increase their intake of water when conceiving, if not sooner. He explains, “Every time a cell gives rise to a daughter cell, 75 percent or more of its volume has to be filled with water. In short, growth depends on the availability of water.
from: theepochtimes.com
