As we all know, water accounts for 60% of human body weight and is the main component of human body fluids. Not drinking enough water will not only make you feel thirsty, but will also affect the electrolyte balance of body fluids and the transportation of nutrients in the body, leading to dysfunction of various tissues and organs in the body. To maintain normal substance metabolism, water is indispensable.
There are two sources of water in the human body, one is endogenous water produced by human body metabolism, and the other is water provided by food. Due to the increased metabolic demands during pregnancy, water requirements also increase. Pregnant mothers need approximately 3000 ml of water (including milk, soup, porridge or juice) every day. But what kind of water should pregnant women drink?
First of all, you cannot drink boiled water that has been boiled for a long time. After repeated boiling, the concentration of harmful substances such as nitrite and arsenic in the water will increase relatively, causing the low iron hemoglobin in the blood to combine into methemoglobin that cannot carry oxygen, which may lead to a decrease in the blood oxygen content of the pregnant mother and threaten the fetus. of health. Safety.
Nowadays, many people like to choose drinking purified water that is convenient and hygienic. After the pure water is pumped out of the ground, it undergoes multiple filtration and sedimentation processes to filter out microorganisms and impurities, but it also filters out the minerals contained in the water. Because trace elements such as calcium and phosphorus contained in water have important physiological effects on the human body, and pregnant mothers also need minerals very much during this period, so for pregnant mothers at this time, ordinary warm water or vegetable juice, fruit juice, or More suitable for needs; milk and juice are also good choices for pregnant mothers; there is also chicken soup cooked by my husband, which is nutritious and delicious.
In addition, the gastrointestinal tract of pregnant mothers is very sensitive to hot and cold stimulation during pregnancy. Cold drinks will cause the gastrointestinal blood vessels to suddenly contract, reduce gastric juice secretion, and reduce digestive function, causing loss of appetite, indigestion, diarrhea, etc., and even gastric cramps in severe cases. Severe abdominal pain occurs; the fetus will also be restless in the womb and protest to the pregnant mother. Overeating and cold drinks can also cause the congested mucous membranes of the nose, pharynx, trachea and other respiratory tracts to suddenly shrink, reducing local resistance and making you a target for certain bacteria and germs. These are not good for the fetus, so pregnant mothers should pay attention to drinking less cold drinks.