It is vital for women who are expecting to be consuming at least eight glasses of water each day to avoid dehydration, and to make sure you are giving your baby enough water.

Water delivers essential nutrients, vitamins, foods to your fetus.

The water helps absorb all the nutrients into the cells and transports vitamins, minerals, and hormones to the blood cells. All those nutrient-rich blood cells reach the placenta and nourish your fetus. During pregnancy, you are more susceptible to getting UTIs, constipation, or hemorrhoids, drinking enough water helps flush waste through the kidneys, and dilutes your urine to prevent UTI’s. Drinking enough water will also help prevent headaches, and swelling during pregnancy.  You must make sure you are drinking safe, filtered water, there have been contaminants, and carcinogens found in tap water that has been linked to harmful effects for pregnant women.

Lead: Lead exposure during pregnancy and childhood has been associated with a reduced cognitive function, lower IQ and increases attention-related behavioral problems.

Microorganisms and bacteria: The bacteria found in tap water can cause gastrointestinal illness, which can be dangerous for moms to be if the bacteria suppress your immune system.

Pesticides: There has been some evidence shown consuming pesticides in tap water increases the risk of reduced fetal growth.

Industry chemicals: These can enter the water supply from a factory and manufacturing plant runoff., and have been linked to a slightly increased risk of miscarriage and other pregnancy complications.

Arsenic: A metal containment can enter the water supply from natural deposits in the earth. High levels of arsenic during pregnancy have been linked to an increased risk of miscarriage, birth defects, and preterm birth.