Healthy hydration for labour
Healthy hydration for labour
If you’re currently growing, pushing* or breastfeeding a tiny human, odds are you’re dehydrated. Your body is working hard and your recommended daily fluid intake increases significantly. But your time, desire and bladder capacity to drink copious amounts of water decreases. That’s where we come in.
*if you’re actually reading this while pushing, please stop immediately. We’ll be here when you’re done.
- Our mission is to hydrate women when they need it most.
- Our mission is to hydrate women when they need it most.
- Our mission is to hydrate women when they need it most.
- Our mission is to hydrate women when they need it most.
- Our mission is to hydrate women when they need it most.
- Our mission is to hydrate women when they need it most.
- Our mission is to hydrate women when they need it most.
- Our mission is to hydrate women when they need it most.
- Our mission is to hydrate women when they need it most.
- Our mission is to hydrate women when they need it most.
- Our mission is to hydrate women when they need it most.
- Our mission is to hydrate women when they need it most.
- Our mission is to hydrate women when they need it most.
- Our mission is to hydrate women when they need it most.
- Our mission is to hydrate women when they need it most.
- Our mission is to hydrate women when they need it most.
- Our mission is to hydrate women when they need it most.
- Our mission is to hydrate women when they need it most.
- Our mission is to hydrate women when they need it most.
- Our mission is to hydrate women when they need it most.
Our hydration drinks are formulated to meet the electrolyte & health needs of women pre, during and post-pregnancy.
Electrolytes
Low calorie
Folic Acid
Low sodium
Vitamin C
Low sugar
Magnesium
No artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners
Gang's all here
Customer testimonials
I first discovered Aquamamma last weekend, Introduced by the DR who developed it! It was so refreshing & enjoyable, I have stocked up a supply for the next few months. The mixed berry was delicious. Unlike many drinks you find on the market these days this one has vital minerals for pregnancy and is low in sugar. Ditch the sports drinks & discover this.
- Paula P
For any Mums suffering hyperemesis you know how hard it is getting fluids down. This gives you more bang for your buck than water and is quite palatable.
- Caity D
Bought this bundle for my daughter as she had been suffering headaches, fatigue and morning sickness. Since using these products she is feeling 110% better. Thank you aquamumma, your products are tasty and definitely work.
- Kylie F
Makes it so easy to increase your hydration for the day and the flavours are delicious, it’s hard not to drink them all day long! I had to hide the cans from my older kids. Can’t wait to order another batch!
- Tess R.
Finding this absolute gem of a product, after having my third baby has absolutely saved me!! I don’t have soft drink any more, just aquamumma and water. You guys have honestly made something so amazing and I am so so thankful!!!!
I honestly don’t know what I did without it!! All flavours are amazing!! I will be buying this time and time again!!
- Kayla M
This product is an absolute god send. I ordered the orange sachets to help with my morning (all day) sickness. Being unable to keep down water, this has since helped me to double my water intake each day. I feel less nauseous and more human, I only wished I purchased this product earlier as it’s a lifesaver!
- Kara M
Dealing with morning sickness I really struggle to keep hydrated but Aquamamma has been a Lifesaver!! I make it extra cold in the freezer for several minutes which helps takes the edge of feeling nauseous and I actually get an energy boost once I have one because these are the very few liquids i can keep down at the moment. Mixed Berry is my favourite.
- Danielle S
This has truely given me some comfort in staying hydrated easily and regularly. I have my routine down pat and because of this product i am downing at least 2.5 litres of fluid a day. Bonus is no nausea, no sickness and its not overly sweet so its easy to drink. Will definitely be a repeat customer all the way through this pregnancy journey. My preference are the sachets, just so easy to take when im on the go :)
- Marion K
These have been a lifesaver in my first trimester when I really don’t feel like eating or drinking much due to nausea. I get an instant boost after drinking one and both flavours are really nice.
- Regan S
Amazing to have next to me while breastfeeding. Also a very quick thing to grab and go when you’re time poor, have no hands and realise you haven’t drank enough water. Great pick me up!
- Carmel D
I have ended up in hospital with all of my pregnancies due to severe "morning" sickness with my other 3 pregnancies and I was pretty keen this time around to prevent that. Aquamamma has been perfect to keep me hydrated and I'm at 11 weeks and no trip to the hospital for a drip! Thank you Aquamamma
- Elke H
Why not just drink water?
You should drink water! Lots of water!! But sometimes life gets in the way and you just don’t / can’t / won’t. You’re too busy throwing up in a toilet, falling asleep in the middle of TV shows or accepting unsolicited parenting advice from strangers, thanks very much.
When you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, sometimes you need more than water.
And that’s where we come in. We’re healthy hydration when water just… can’t.
FAQs
Why is hydration so important when pregnant?
From about 6-8 weeks gestation, your body’s total water volume will start to increase and by the last trimester you’ll have about 8 to 9 litres of extra fluid sloshing around inside you.
All that extra water is basically helping to ‘build’ your baby. It helps to form the amniotic fluid; it helps your body produce all the extra blood it needs (your blood volume will increase by up to 50% throughout pregnancy!); it builds new tissue; and it also carries nutrients to your baby.
Another factor is that when you’re pregnant your urine output increases significantly, as do your ‘insensible’ losses – fluid lost through perspiration and breathing (which we actually think is quite sensible, but anyway…).
Basically you're a growing, weeing, sweating, puffing mess. And all these changes mean that you need to consume more fluid each day!
Experts recommend approximately 2.3 litres (around 10 – 12 glasses) per day. If you're vomiting or exercising or living in extreme heat, you’ll need to up this even more.
Why is hydration so important when breastfeeding?
Everyone is so focused on the birth that they forget to tell you that breastfeeding is really hard work! When breastfeeding, women lose around 700mL of water per day via their breastmilk alone (water accounts for 87% of breastmilk and the average milk production in the first six months of breastfeeding is 780mL per day). You need about an extra litre of fluid every day to keep your body hydrated and your milk supply up.
And for those who aren’t breastfeeding, there’s still a chance you’re dehydrated. You’re time-poor, sleep-deprived and hormone-full, all the active ingredients of exhaustion. Staying hydrated often falls to the bottom of your to-do list.
Experts recommend approximately 2.6 litres (around 12-15 glasses) per day for breastfeeding women. If you’re exercising or living in extreme heat, you’ll need to up this even more.
Read more on How to increase milk supply when breastfeeding.
Does it matter if I'm dehydrated?
Yes, it does. Dehydration can adversely impact your own health as well as the health of your baby.
How do I know if I'm dehydrated?
One of the most tell-tale signs is by looking at the colour of your wee – if it’s dark yellow to brown, that usually means you are dehydrated. There are a number of other indicators too, such as a dry mouth, lips or tongue, headaches, dizziness and – this one sounds obvious so bear with us – feeling thirsty.
What are the benefits of being hydrated?
Decreases the risk of urinary tract infections, constipation and hemorrhoids, reduces swelling, increases your energy levels, keeps you cooler… shall we go on? Also, if you're breastfeeding, you need to stay hydrated in order to keep your baby hydrated! Since they get all their hydration and nutrients from your breastmilk, it's important you're keeping your milk supply up by consuming adequate fluids in order to pass it onto your baby.
