As a result, some urine remains in your bladder even though you feel you ve emptied it. As urine in your bladder can cause bacteria, you should empty it more often, which can only happen when you drink a lot of water. And remember, you should urinate the moment you feel the urge. Don t hold it in. Constipation A majority of women experience constipation and irregular stools when they are pregnant.
Water helps dissolve the stool, reducing chances of constipation.
Nourishment Water aids the flow of nutrients to your baby. Breastfeeding When you are breastfeeding your baby you should drink even more water, as breastfeeding makes you thirsty and could dehydrate you if you haven t had adequate water. Drink at least 8 glasses of water every single day of your life, and increase this amount when you are pregnant. Keep a bottle of water handy. If water is accessible at arms length, you tend to drink more.