Water, water, water. You always hear how important it is to drink water during your pregnancy and after your pregnancy. Here's what is suggested to keep you properly hydrated:
IF YOU ARE...
Pregnant: Aim for eight 8-ounce glasses per day (64 fluid ounces) of fluid, plus one 8-ounce cup for each hour of light activity.
Nursing: The above + four extra 8-ounce glasses of fluid daily.
Tips to Stay Hydrated:
Right when you wake up, drink 8-ounces of water.
At every meal, make sure you have a tall glass of water.
Bring a water bottle with you in the car, and drink as much water as you can while driving.
While nursing or bottle-feeding baby, keep your water bottle nearby and drink up.
Keep water by your bed at night. Take your water bottle with you for those late-night feedings.
When exercising, make sure you ALWAYS bring a FULL water bottle with you.
After I had my baby, I used the huge water jug they gave me at the hospital 24/7. But, after a few weeks, I realized it was difficult to take on the go because it was SO big.
To keep all us moms-to-be and moms properly hydrated, even on the go, here are some of our favorite water bottles:
