Also, additives like sweeteners, colorings, or flavorings in sports drinks are not ideal to keep having during pregnancy. However, sports drinks with electrolytes are, indeed, safe to consume during pregnancy, some women experience the perfect sweet taste in mouth all the time.
Powerade in a moderate amount is safe during pregnancy and may help with morning sickness or nausea. A registered dietitian and clinical instructor of dietetics at Missouri State University said that some pregnant women may experience leg cramps during pregnancy. She said if this happens to you too, try a sports drink, as the electrolytes and fluid will help alleviate the cramp.
Even if, during pregnancy, you do not experience leg cramps, sports drinks fortified with electrolytes are a good choice to hydrate you properly. Furthermore, a team composed of board-certified OBGYNs claims that sports drinks such as Gatorade, and Powerade are one of the best choices to hydrate properly. Always aim to choose a lower sugar and calorie Powerade flavor. Experts suggest that the best type of Powerade to drink when pregnant is Powerade Zero. It does not have sugar in it and has fewer calories.
However, the drink still contains sweeteners like sucralose. If you feel thirsty all the time even after drinking lots of fluid, it might be a sign that you need more electrolytes. Powerade zero may help you in electrolytes depletion. Contact your doctor for further advice about this matter. When your limbs and other parts of your body are swelling up, take in more electrolytes.
That can mean non-alcoholic wine as an alternative to that after-dinner glass you may be missing. Sparkling Water. Sports Drinks with Electrolytes. Water should be your go-to beverage during pregnancy. Add an extra glass to your usual water intake — that should be at least six to eight 8-ounce glasses per day — to keep not only yourself well-hydrated, but your baby, too. What are the health benefits of drinking water while pregnant?
The pasteurization process kills off harmful bacteria like Listeria and E. Soy milk is usually a safe bet, with more protein than many of the others. Yes, part of being pregnant is getting really good at reading labels. Herbal tea is not true tea.
True tea green tea, black tea, oolong tea, etc. What can I drink instead of coffee when pregnant? What drink is good for preventing morning sickness?
Ginger, lemon balm, and peppermint teas have been known to lessen morning sickness symptoms, and raspberry teas can give you an antioxidant boost. Alcohol-removed wine is a non-alcoholic alternative for people avoiding alcohol for one reason or another. You might have read all about whether there are safe levels of drinking while pregnant. However, no amount of alcohol has been proven safe, and there is no safe time to drink alcohol while pregnant.
Even one glass of wine might be dangerous for the healthcare of your growing baby. Or, if you're more of a store-bought eggnog fan, you can buy one labeled "pasteurized" to avoid any risk of salmonella.
If you're not pregnant during the winter months, lemonade or lemon water are refreshing and healthy beverages during pregnancy. In fact, the American Pregnancy Association APA says that just "sniffing" lemons can "help ease the feeling of nausea" associated with morning sickness. This is one reason why the APA is on board with expecting mothers drinking lemonade.
Lemonade is also mostly water and, as Eleana Kaidanian, a registered dietitian, told BabyCenter , "Water is the best source of hydration. Infusing water with lemon or mixing up some lemonade will not only make the water more appealing, but as the APA revealed, the lemons themselves will work to reduce nausea. Of course, you'll just want to make sure you're not consuming lemonade with tons of added sugar and you'll want to make sure your lemonade contains, you know, real lemons. It is true that fresh-squeezed lemons can pose the same risk as other fresh-squeezed juices.
However, washing the outside of the lemons will get rid of any stubborn bacteria. Alternatively, you can boil your lemonade and then cool it prior to drinking.
It's hard to know what to believe when it comes to alcohol consumption during pregnancy. So, what's the truth? The American Academy of Pediatrics is clear.
According to a report , "no amount of alcohol intake should be considered safe; there is no safe trimester to drink alcohol; all forms of alcohol, such as beer, wine, and liquor, pose similar risk; and binge drinking poses dose-related risk to the developing fetus. Let's agree to pop the bubbly after baby is born. Probiotics are not only safe to have during pregnancy, but they may even be beneficial.
A study referenced in the BMJ Open revealed that pregnant women who consume probiotics might be at a reduced risk for premature birth and preeclampsia. Additionally, as of this writing, the American Pregnancy Association states that there "does not appear to be any risk of probiotic use for expecting, or lactating, mothers. Thankfully for moms-to-be, getting probiotics is as easy as drinking a smoothie-like beverage.
Kefir , a naturally probiotic-rich fermented milk beverage, is an excellent source of these microorganisms and are considered by many to be safe for pregnant women to consume. Kombucha is a bubbly and fermented tea drink that many people love to sip. It also happens to be considered a wellness beverage as it has myriad of health benefits. However, it is recommended that pregnant women avoid drinking it. There's a few reasons for this.
While kombucha is not labeled as an alcoholic beverage, it does actually contain minimal amounts of alcohol — up to 0. Although that may not sound like much at all, any amount of alcohol could be harmful to a developing fetus, the American Pregnancy Association states. Additionally, kombucha is made with caffeinated tea and, as Healthline noted, "Caffeine is a stimulant and can freely cross the placenta and enter a baby's bloodstream.
In mid-March , Katy Perry took to Twitter , revealing that she was drinking bone broth to support her immune system.
Now, while not every product a celeb endorses is actually going to be good for you, it turns out that bone broth is indeed something women should consider drinking during pregnancy, especially if they're dealing with morning sickness.
The American Pregnancy Association recommends a diet of bland foods, including broth, to ease nausea. Holistic chef Minna Hughes agrees. As for what kind of broth, she's a fan of ones made from "grass-fed beef bones. Is there anything wrong with having a Diet Coke during your pregnancy? While registered dietitian Melinda Johnson revealed in an article for BabyCenter that the "occasional soft drink is not likely to do you any harm," pregnant women should not drink either regular or diet soda with any regularity.
If you're wondering if it's because of the caffeine, that's only part of the problem — and one that can be solved by opting for a caffeine-free soda. The unavoidable issue with the beverage, however, is the sweetener. A study by the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health at the University of Manitoba in Canada that was published in JAMA Pediatrics in suggested that consuming artificial sweeteners while pregnant could lead to infant obesity.
Johnson also pointed to a comprehensive study showing that women who drank either artificially sweetened beverages like diet soda or beverages with sugar like regular soda each day had an increased risk of going into preterm labor and delivery. Coconut water is recommended for pregnant women because, for one thing, it can ease the symptoms of morning sickness, according to a FirstCry Parenting article that was medically reviewed by Sabiha Anjum, an obstetrician-gynecologist.
The article noted that coconut water is also an excellent substitute for sugary drinks and can even boost your energy because it contains phosphorous, among other minerals. It is important to note, though, that coconut water can lower your blood pressure, so you may want to consult your doctor. FirstCry Parenting further recommended that pregnant women limit their consumption of coconut water to one serving a day to "prevent an overdose of sodium or potassium. Wheatgrass is full of vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids, antioxidants — the list goes on and on.
It's no wonder pregnant women would consider adding some wheatgrass juice or wheatgrass shots to their diet. However, this arguably healthy beverage can also present some dangers. Research has also demonstrated a possible connection between consuming wheatgrass and miscarriages, sports nutritionist and dietitian Deepshikha Agarwal explained to The Health Site.
Agarwal also noted the potential for causing "an impairment in the baby. Yes, there's bound to be a moment within those nine months that you wish you could pull a modern-day miracle and turn that seltzer into champagne. And that's where mocktails come in to save the day. If you've been avoiding making yourself one of these bad boys due to the sugar content, there are ways around that. In fact, they can even be healthy. The expert provided recipes, such as those for the Pomegranate Cosmo and Pina Mocklada, that include vitamins and minerals to both satisfy tastebuds and benefit your growing baby.
Some, like the Mango Mint Quencher, can even help quell nausea, which we all know is something a regular ol' cocktail could never do.
Fatigue is a very real — and very common — issue during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester. Finding ways to stay awake can be challenging and may have you considering popping open a can of Red Bull. Experts, however, would beg you to reconsider. Supplements are not regulated and may contain ingredients that are not listed in the label. Although an energy drink may seem like an easy solution for your tiredness, it's far safer and even more effective to eat foods that are naturally energizing, like peanut butter and avocado, and to take up exercising regularly.
And by all means, sleep! It's good for both you and your baby, experts told Shape.
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