How much do I need to drink?
You should drink at least 1.5 litres a day to ensure you drink enough fluids. The best drinks for this are
- Tap water
- Still mineral water
- Unsweetened fruit tea
- Highly diluted 100% fruit and vegetable juices
Caution! Certain drinks are taboo during pregnancy and some should only be consumed in small quantities:
You should not drink alcohol during pregnancy. The following foodstuffs may also contain (residual) alcohol:
- Pastries
sweets
- Cooked sauces
To limit your consumption of caffeinated drinks, you should drink at most the following:
- 2-3 cups of coffee
- 4 cups of green or black tea per day. Please note that the following drinks may also contain caffeine:
- Icetea
- Cola
- Ice-Coffee
- Soft drinks with guarana etc.
Pregnant women should not drink (sweetened) drinks with a high caffeine content such as energy drinks. You should not drink drinks with quinine during pregnancy. These include
- Tonic Water
- Bitter Lemon
Is exercise also important during pregnancy?
Pregnancy and exercise. If the pregnancy proceeds without complications, regular exercise is good for mother and child. 30 minutes of moderate exercise every day is good for your health.
Here are some examples:
- Walken
- Swimming
- Light aerobic exercises
One should avoid:
- Sports with a high risk of falling, such as horse riding
- More intensive sports with rackets
- Soccer
- Basketball and similar sports.
- Diving should also be avoided during pregnancy as it can lead to decompression sickness.
