{"id":10300,"date":"2021-02-22T11:22:26","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T16:22:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.oviahealth.com\/guide\/10300\/increased-thirst-during-pregnancy\/"},"modified":"2025-01-09T17:24:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T22:24:24","slug":"increased-thirst-during-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/10300\/increased-thirst-during-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Increased thirst when pregnant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Staying hydrated is more important than ever when you\u2019re pregnant, so you\u2019ll probably feel extra thirsty, which is just your body\u2019s way of telling you to drink up! Increased thirst is also associated with dry mouth, frequent urination, and swelling of the extremities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What causes it?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re drinking for two! You and <span class=\"pronoun-baby\" data-pronoun=\"baby\">Baby<\/span> both need lots of water to thrive. When you\u2019re pregnant, you\u2019ll also be sweating more to cool down. The amniotic sac in which <span class=\"pronoun-baby\" data-pronoun=\"baby\">Baby<\/span> resides for 9 months is filled with fluids to support his or her growth, so you need to provide plenty of water. It\u2019s possible that your extra thirst is a symptom of gestational diabetes, but this only occurs in 5-10% of pregnancies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Drink, drink, and drink some more! During pregnancy, it&#8217;s a good idea to get not just your usual recommendation of 8 glasses of water a day, but as many as 10, and maybe even a bit more, if you&#8217;re exercising regularly. Salty foods can make you even more thirsty, so you might want to cut some out to relieve the insatiability. Staying away from sugary, caffeinated, and alcoholic drinks can also help reduce thirst, as these are not particularly hydrating. Sticking with water and juices without artificial sweetener is the best way to make sure you&#8217;re always refreshed. 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