- Water needs increase during pregnancy
- Why drink water during pregnancy?
- Which water should I choose during pregnancy?
- What about skin hydration?
While it's not advisable to eat for two during pregnancy, it is recommended to drink much more water ! From the inside out, it's very important to remember to stay properly hydrated during pregnancy.
Water needs increase during pregnancy
Did you know that a pregnant woman's water needs increase from 1.5 liters to 2 liters per day ? Proper hydration means good bowel function, reducing the risk of constipation. It also helps prevent urinary tract infections, nausea, and water retention. Good hydration during pregnancy also ensures the transport of nutrients to the fetus. Increasing your fluid intake therefore means better functioning of your body , as well as that of your baby.
Why drink water during pregnancy?
To guarantee the volume of amniotic fluid
A pregnant woman's water needs increase to promote healthy maternal-fetal circulation and ensure sufficient amniotic fluid and blood volume for the fetus's proper development! She carries an extra 7 to 10 liters of water ! Drinking 2 liters of water per day is essential for the health of both the expectant mother and her baby.
To prevent urinary tract infections
During pregnancy, the urinary tract functions somewhat less efficiently, and bacteria are not properly eliminated through urine. This increases the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Drinking more fluids helps to eliminate urine more frequently and thus prevent UTIs in expectant mothers.
To reduce water retention
During pregnancy, a woman may experience water retention. By drinking more water, preferably low-sodium water, a pregnant woman can limit this problem because it helps eliminate more waste. This is one of the best tips for preventing the heavy legs often experienced by pregnant women. Furthermore, it will help limit weight gain since you will be retaining less fluid.
Which water should I choose during pregnancy?
Choose a very low-mineral water for pregnancy!
With increased water requirements, the kidneys are put under greater strain. During pregnancy, the kidneys filter more water, increasing from 180L to 240L per day. It's therefore important to avoid overloading the kidneys with minerals to maintain their proper function. This is why it's recommended to choose a very low-mineral water , such as Mont Roucous . Many different bottled waters are available, but some are not necessarily suitable for pregnancy. Mont Roucous is a natural mineral water. With a dry residue of 22 mg/L, it doesn't overload the kidneys and promotes elimination. This is the recommended water during pregnancy and even afterward for your child. If you prefer not to buy bottled water for various reasons, be sure to filter your tap water thoroughly with a proven, effective system to limit your intake of undesirable components.
Avoid dehydration!
Dehydration can harm your health and your baby's. If you have a fever or are in hot weather, compensate for fluid loss by drinking more water! A tip: drink regularly throughout the day, without waiting until you feel thirsty. You can vary your drinks, with detox waters or herbal teas, but remember that what you should drink in the most quantity is simply water.
Compensate for your physical needs with your diet:
Remember to eat fruits and vegetables too; they're full of water. This will help you stay hydrated! We tend to forget, but food also contains liquids. A varied and balanced diet will also contribute to your baby's healthy development.
What about skin hydration?
Moisturizing care during pregnancy
To achieve beautiful, healthy-looking skin , nothing beats proper hydration. In addition to drinking water for internal hydration, you must also give your skin its dose of external moisture . But before you rush into anything, remember that the needs of pregnant women require the use of suitable cosmetic products. It's advisable to choose products without ingredients harmful to both mother and baby in utero .
The Daylily Paris range meets these needs. Our products are natural, hypoallergenic, and formulated without endocrine disruptors, alcohol, essential oils, etc. They were developed with an expert midwife to provide effective and suitable care from the first month of pregnancy. Cruelty-free and vegan, the products are also compatible with breastfeeding.
Keep your body well hydrated
To maintain your skin's hydration throughout the day and prevent stretch marks , the Melting Lotion should be applied all over your body in the morning. It intensely moisturizes to keep your skin beautiful and smooth throughout your pregnancy. Complement it with the application of the Sensorial Oil each evening to nourish your skin. This Stretch Mark Ritual is an ultra-nourishing pregnancy body treatment whose effectiveness comes from 5 organic plant oils with softening and regenerating properties (rosehip, avocado, sweet almond, macadamia, and olive). It also contains dermochlorella, a specific anti-stretch mark active ingredient extracted from a microalga.
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Still on the topic of body care, Le Baume Onctueux is a very rich and extremely nourishing cream, perfect for firming the skin, reducing cellulite, and correcting recent stretch marks . It can be used during or after pregnancy.
Facial hydration
Your facial skin also needs plenty of hydration, as it's often drier during pregnancy. In addition to being a moisturizing day cream , our Radiant Cream helps prevent the appearance of melasma (pregnancy mask). These brown spots can appear during pregnancy or breastfeeding due to hormones and sun exposure. Our cream offers very high SPF 50+ sun protection, suitable for expectant and new mothers ! It also has antioxidant and anti-pollution properties. Apply it to your face, neck, and even décolleté every morning, alone or after another skincare product, and reapply regularly before sun exposure. Its advantage? It leaves no white cast, no greasy or sticky finish, and absorbs instantly into the skin. For all these reasons, it also makes an excellent makeup base. As for its formula, it contains no ingredients harmful to expectant and new mothers, such as nanoparticles.
A new 100% hydration set
To best prepare you for the summer heat and your skin's increased need for moisture, we've partnered with Mont Roucous to keep you hydrated all summer long! Discover our "Summer Fresh" Mont Roucous x Daylily Paris gift set , featuring the Radiant Cream SPF50+ and the Mont Roucous Water Mist.
This new collaboration will delight young and old alike. Mont Roucous Water Mist refreshes, cleanses, and soothes the skin. It can be used on you or on your baby: pure, very low in minerals, and dermatologically tested, it is suitable for babies' skin and for sensitive and atopic skin. And to properly protect your face from UV rays that can cause sunburn and, above all, brown spots in the form of melasma (pregnancy mask), we have included our Radiant Cream SPF 50+ in this set. It moisturizes and effectively protects against the sun thanks to its very high protection.
A gentle moment of freshness and a scent of holidays under the summer sun that is fast approaching…
Whether during or after pregnancy, consider this set in your hydration routine to help you maintain fresh, plump and healthy-looking skin while treating yourself .
Bibliography
Hydration needs during and after pregnancy: misconceptions, practices, and recommendations. G. Friedlander, F. Teurnier, B. Blavoux. Bichat Meetings 2010
