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! Please note that the following foods may also contain residual alcohol:

  • Pastries
  • Sweets
  • Cooked sauces

The consumption of drinks with caffeine should be limited: no more than 2-3 cups of coffee or no more than 4 cups of green or black tea per day. Please note that drinks such as iced tea, cola, iced coffee and soft drinks may contain caffeine. Drinks with guarana can also contain caffeine. Pregnant women should avoid drinks with a lot of caffeine (e.g. energy drinks). They should also avoid sweetened drinks.

You should not drink drinks containing quinine (e.g. tonic water, bitter lemon) during pregnancy.