The more water you drink, the less water you retain. Dehydration can trigger contractions and early labor. Hydration is essential to good breast milk production. Not only is it important to drink enough water, the quality of the water consumed is of paramount concern. Many studies have shown that water contamination risks are greatly increased in infants, due to their size and stage of development, with their brains and bodies being formed.
Caffeinated beverages stimulate the adrenal glands.
Soda contains sodium. These drinks may tax the body more than they cleanse it. Other Beverages also contain dehydrating agents. Drinking other beverages to the exclusion of water also causes you to lose your taste for water. A non active person needs a half ounce of water per pound of body weight per day.