Women often become more aware of
their eating and drinking habits when they are pregnant. All of a sudden
you are thinking about the health of another, the baby developing
within. Your doctor will advise you of foods and drinks to avoid.
Vitamins and minerals become an important supplement. Many pregnant
women find drinking mineral water a welcome addition.
Drinking for Two
When
pregnant, your body is actually working for two. By the time you
deliver, part of that extra weight you have gained is attributed to
fluids. Four pounds is attributed to the increase in blood volume, and
another four pounds is due to the increase in fluid volume, according to
the American Pregnancy Association. It is important to drink enough
healthy drinks during pregnancy. Mineral water can increase your daily
fluid intake and provide minerals as well.
Help for Nausea
Most
women have some nausea during pregnancy. Usually this is during the
first trimester and termed "morning sickness." However, you can feel
nauseated at any time of the day or night, and for some women it can
last longer, even until delivery.
If you happen to be one of those women with hyperemesis gravidarum, which is "severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy" you may be losing vital electrolytes and minerals. This can get to be a vicious cycle, trying to keep fluids down, but unable to stand the taste of tap water. Try different brands of mineral water until you find one that is easy to drink.
If you happen to be one of those women with hyperemesis gravidarum, which is "severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy" you may be losing vital electrolytes and minerals. This can get to be a vicious cycle, trying to keep fluids down, but unable to stand the taste of tap water. Try different brands of mineral water until you find one that is easy to drink.
Avoiding Constipation
Another
ailment that plagues pregnant women is constipation. The American
Pregnancy Association recommends that you drink 10 to 12 glasses of
fluids, especially if you are increasing your fiber content. If you live
in a hot climate and have been sweating more than usual you can
replenish lost minerals by drinking mineral water.
Types of Mineral Water
Not
all mineral waters are the same, and some may have labels that are
misleading. Mineral water must contain 250 parts per million of total
dissolved solids or TDS. It must come from a geologically and
physically protected natural spring or bore hole, according to NSF
International and the FDA. Adding minerals to distilled or filtered
water is not accepted as true mineral water.
Some mineral waters are sparkling, meaning that they are naturally occurring and have no carbonation added. There are many different brands of mineral water with different sources. You should check the labels for sources and bottling to get a full account of the minerals available. On the whole, mineral water contains: calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, sodium, potassium, chloride, nitrates, sulphates, fluoride and even bicarbonates.
Some mineral waters are sparkling, meaning that they are naturally occurring and have no carbonation added. There are many different brands of mineral water with different sources. You should check the labels for sources and bottling to get a full account of the minerals available. On the whole, mineral water contains: calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, sodium, potassium, chloride, nitrates, sulphates, fluoride and even bicarbonates.
Research
In
2007, the Journal of Perinatal Medicine reported a study in Finland
that investigated the effects of mineral water fortified with folic
acid, vitamins B6, B12, D and calcium in pregnancy.
Seventy-four pregnant women were studied from the 11th week of pregnancy to the 21st week. For eight weeks, the subjects consumed 1,000 ml per day of fortified or normal mineral water. Results found the women who drank the folic acid fortified water had marked improvements in serum levels. Folic acid is a B vitamin that is necessary for healthy development of the fetus during early pregnancy.
Seventy-four pregnant women were studied from the 11th week of pregnancy to the 21st week. For eight weeks, the subjects consumed 1,000 ml per day of fortified or normal mineral water. Results found the women who drank the folic acid fortified water had marked improvements in serum levels. Folic acid is a B vitamin that is necessary for healthy development of the fetus during early pregnancy.
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