Fiber & water are both considered very important during pregnancy. It is recommended to have at least 3-4 litres of water per day. Water is beneficial for producing extra blood, supply of nutrition, developing new tissues and maintaining the growth and blood supply to the placenta. Benefits of drinking water during pregnancy include :
Drink enough fluids so you feel hydrated always, in the form of juices, fruits, or just different form of drinks so you never feel thirsty. Avoid too much heat and reduce drinking tea/coffee as caffeine is dehydrating for your body. Fiber is very important and prevents constipation & helps in retention of water. Rich sources of fiber include kidney beans, broccoli, sprouts, apples, grains, whole wheat bread where it mentions about the high content of fiber in it. It is recommended to have at least 25-35g of fiber per day during pregnancy. 3 biscuits of MamaBix contain almost 3g of fiber in them so it is gentle on your stomach & there are lesser side effects. More than 70% of pregnant women prefer eating MamaBix over iron pills. |