Midwife and Life – Benefits of Preggie Hydration

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Congratulations, you are pregnant! It’s very important to stay hydrated, right from the start. You really shouldn’t underestimate it. You’re more at risk of urinary tract infections during pregnancy, for starters, which can be very painful. Here are a few more reasons why you need to keep hydration levels high, for you and your growing baby.

Preggie Hydration is a new product from threelollies, the people who make preggie pops, and it aims to rehydrate, restore electrolytes and trace minerals, and increase energy levels. These benefits derive from its unique formulation of vitamins and minerals that promote your overall well-being during pregnancy. This article will discuss each of these ingredients and their health benefits.

Vitamins

Vitamins are essential to your daily bodily functions as well as supporting a healthy pregnancy. Although you can get vitamins from the food you eat, sometimes they are not enough during pregnancy. Also, clinicians often recommend prenatal vitamins to ensure adequate levels and a healthy baby. Preggie Hydration contains a wide range of essential vitamins, including but not limited to:

• Vitamin C. Vitamin C plays a role in supporting your immune system as well as building strong muscles and bones.
• Vitamin D. Vitamin D works with calcium to promote the development of fetal teeth and bones.
• Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. B vitamins such as B6 and B12 help restore energy to help support the development of your fetus and developing placenta.
• Folate/folic acid. Folic acid, also referred to as folate, is a type of B vitamin that is critical during pregnancy. Folic acid helps support healthy fetal growth and development, preventing serious birth defects in the fetus’s brain and spine. These defects are known as neural tube defects¹.

Electrolytes

Electrolytes are minerals that play a critical part in bodily functions such as muscle contractions, nervous system function, and hydration. Hydration is particularly important during pregnancy. Hydration and electrolytes play an important role in fluid balance. The fluid balance within the fetus depends on the mother. Also, the correct fluid balance between mother and fetus must be maintained. Complications such as premature birth or amniotic fluid volume abnormalities can occur when the maternal-fetal fluid balance is disturbed.².

Dehydration is a particular concern during pregnancy, as pregnancy can cause illness or conditions that result in fluid loss. Up to 70 percent of pregnant women, for example, experience morning sickness. Symptoms associated with morning sickness such as vomiting, sweating, or more frequent urination can deplete your water and electrolyte stores.³.

Electrolytes include minerals such as sodium, potassium, and calcium. Preggie Hydration is packed with some electrolytes, which help you support your body during pregnancy. These electrolytes include:

• Calcium. Calcium helps build your fetus’s teeth and bones¹.
• iron Iron is important for keeping the blood healthy and carrying oxygen. Pregnant women need a higher intake of iron to provide additional blood for the mother and fetus^1,4.
• Magnesium. Magnesium supports healthy teeth and bones while promoting muscle and nerve function⁵.
• Zinc. Zinc helps support the immune system, tissue healing, and protein and DNA creation⁶.
• Sodium. Sodium helps control fluid balance, which is important in several body processes and carrying the fetus⁵.
• Potassium. Potassium helps flush out waste while retaining essential nutrients. It also plays a role in nerve, muscle, heart, and metabolism functions⁵.

Sources

1. Nutrition during pregnancy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 28, 2022, from https://www.acog.org/en/womens-health/faqs/nutrition-during-pregnancy
2. Sha, X., Xiong, Z., Liu, H., Di, X., & Ma, T. (2011). Maternal-fetal fluid balance and aquaporins: From molecule to physiology. Acta Pharmacologica Sinica, 32(6), 716–720. https://doi.org/10.1038/aps.2011.59
3. Morning sickness in pregnancy: Causes, treatment and prevention. (n.d.). Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved October 28, 2022, from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16566-morning-sickness-nausea-and-vomiting-of-pregnancy
4. Boston, 677 Huntington Avenue, and Ma 02115 +1495‑1000. (2019, September 16). iron The Source of Nutrition. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/iron/
5. Electrolyte imbalance: Types, symptoms, causes and treatment. (n.d.). Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved October 28, 2022, from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/24019-electrolyte-imbalance
6. Boston, 677 Huntington Avenue, and Ma 02115 +1495‑1000. (2019, November 1). Zinc. The Source of Nutrition. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/zinc/

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