Not drinking enough can have serious consequences. If you are dehydrated, you are more susceptible to heat exhaustion, cold illness and altitude illness. Dehydration is also the most preventable cause of preterm labor. If you are dehydrated, you are also more likely to suffer from headaches, urinary infections, constipation, dry skin, hemorrhoids and fatigue. So you should take drinking seriously, especially during pregnancy. But remember to choose your drinks with care.

What you drink also rounds out your diet – you can get lots of essential vitamins and minerals from fluids.

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