Re: keeping hydrated - ?????
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 10 Mar 2002 17:39:40 -0600 (CST)
Doesn't have to be only water - do the best you can.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Sun, 10 Mar 2002, Jamie wrote:
>
>I'm 18 weeks pregnant and due to cramping and other problems, I was told
>that I had to drink at LEAST 64-96 oz of water a day. My Dr.s nurse
>said I should know I have drank enough when my urine runs clear. First,
>is that possible when our prenatals change the color of your urine
>anyway? Second, that's a lot of freaking water!!! I haven't been able to
>do it yet! What else can I drink in addition to water that will keep me
>hydrated? Is crystal light okay? I checked the back of the label, and it
>has nothing in it. No sugar, no sodium, just 5 calories. :/ If that is
>a no-no, is juice okay (orange, cranberry, etc.)? I think I have a much
>better chance at staying hydrated if I can drink something with a little
>flavor once in a while. Could I do 50/50? Drink 50% or more of my fluid
>intake as water, and the rest as something else?
>
>--
>Jamie
>
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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