Staying hydrated is more important than ever when you're pregnant so you'll likely feel extra thirsty, it's just your body's way of telling you to drink! Increased thirst is also associated with dry mouth, frequent urination, and swelling in the extremities.

What is the reason of this?

You're drinking for two! You and your baby need a plenty of water to thrive. When you're pregnant, you'll be sweating more to cool off. The amniotic sac your baby has been in for 9 months is filled with fluids to support its growth, so you need to provide plenty of water. It is possible that your extra thirst is a symptom of gestational diabetes, but this only occurs in 5-10% of pregnancies.

Tips

Drink, drink and drink some more! During pregnancy, it's a good idea to not only get your recommendation of 8 glasses of water a day, but up to 10 if you're exercising regularly, and maybe even a little more. Salty foods can make you even more thirsty, so you may want to cut back on some to quench your insatiateness. Avoid sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic beverages. The best way to make sure you're always safe is to stick to water and juices that don't contain artificial sweeteners. You don't want to force yourself to drink a lot of water, but you should definitely be aware of your water intake and whether you need more.