Maternal under-hydration during pregnancy is associated with a range of negative birth outcomes, including low levels of adequate amniotic fluid and plasma, disrupted fetal brain development and risk of low birth weight, according to guidelines from the American Pregnancy Association and The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Pregnant women may not be drinking enough water, researchers report retrieved 13 August 2024 from https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-08-pregnant-women.html
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