This danger Dehydration During Pregnancy

For a pregnant woman, the water needs to be larger than before pregnancy because this time is not only the Mother who needs fluid, but also the fetus. Fluid in the amniotic sack and lactation also thanks to Mother optimal fluid intake. In addition, water is used to form the placenta that serves to deliver nutrients to the fetus in order to grow healthy and obtain the ideal blood cells.

When the fluid out of the body through urine, sweat, and feces are not replaced with adequate water intake, the body can become dehydrated. This condition can invite a number of health risks, especially for pregnant women. Dehydration during pregnancy can lead to serious complications, even the worst cases death.

 

 

Here are some of the dangers of dehydration during pregnancy.

• Too little amniotic fluid. Can reflect the health condition of the fetus is not good. Amniotic fluid is needed to provide room and cushioning to protect the fetus while in the womb. Little amniotic fluid can affect the growth of the fetus in the womb and even miscarriage or fetal death in utero.
• Preterm labor. Dehydration during pregnancy can trigger Braxton-Hicks contractions, the uterine contractions that usually last for 1-2 minutes. Contraction of this kind generally occurs in the third trimester, but can also be in the second trimester. When Mother contracted this kind of repetitive, meaning that there is the possibility of dehydration. Mother needs more attention to water consumption optimally due to dehydration in the third trimester can cause contractions that can trigger preterm labor.
• Very serious complications. In addition to the above conditions, pregnancy complications that can occur when a mother is dehydrated milk production slightly, the baby has birth defects or infant deformities of the nervous system. 

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