I am pregnant and retain a lot of water. What can I do?
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During pregnancy your body retains more moisture. This can be on average 2 to 3 liters. Especially in the last month of pregnancy you will notice this on swollen hands, feet and face. What can you do about it? You often see for yourself that you are retaining moisture and you can feel it. Are you in doubt? Then press into the swollen body part. Is there a short impression? Then you probably retain moisture.
Is moisture retention dangerous?
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On average, you will gain about 2 kilos during your pregnancy because you retain moisture. In principle, water retention is harmless, as long as your blood pressure remains normal.
What can you do against moisture retention?
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Drinking helps to dissipate extra moisture faster. Drink about 1.5 to 2 liters per day. Preferably water or tea, but all types of moisture count. Exercise regularly When sitting or lying down, raise your legs a bit.
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Drinking helps to dissipate extra moisture faster. Drink about 1.5 to 2 liters per day. Preferably water or tea, but all types of moisture count. Exercise regularly If you are sitting or lying down, raise your legs a little higher.
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