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.
- I no longer walk. I waddle... HYDRATE ME.
- I am woken up every hour... HYDRATE ME!
- Will I ever sleep again? HYDRATE ME.
- I can no longer sneeze without fear... HYDRATE ME.
- I no longer walk. I waddle... HYDRATE ME.
- I am woken up every hour... HYDRATE ME!
- Will I ever sleep again? HYDRATE ME.
- I can no longer sneeze without fear... HYDRATE ME.
- I no longer walk. I waddle... HYDRATE ME.
- I am woken up every hour... HYDRATE ME!
- Will I ever sleep again? HYDRATE ME.
- I can no longer sneeze without fear... HYDRATE ME.
- I just got my vagina stitched... HYDRATE ME.
- I just got my vagina stitched... HYDRATE ME.
- I just got my vagina stitched... HYDRATE ME.
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
Customer testimonials
With constant morning sickness, I’ve found it hard to keep down water and other electrolyte drinks give me headaches because of the sugar content. Aquamamma is perfect to keep me hydrated and the mild, natural flavours don’t leave me feeling nauseous.
- Eb Yusuf
Thank you Aquamamma! After giving birth to my beautiful daughter I was very lucky to have your product with me in the delivery suite and it was the best thing I tasted (after basically running a marathon). Not only did it quench my thirst but it replenished my body. I would recommend it to any mumma before or after birth.
- Angie Hutchinson
This is literally the only liquid I can stomach at the moment. I’m a big water drinker but since getting knocked up, sips of water make me nauseous like hell. I was actually able to drink normally with Aquamamma. This will be a repeat buy!
- Tabitha Turvey
This is my second pregnancy where I have had morning sickness all the way through but this time I found Aquamamma and it’s made such a big difference. When I’m feeling nauseous or have heartburn it helps to ease my symptoms. I struggle to drink water but this drink goes down easily and has a nice subtle taste that isn’t too sweet like some other flavoured drinks. This pregnancy I’ve managed to stay hydrated thanks to this drink where as last time I had to go into hospital on a fluid drip a few times so I highly recommend Aquamamma.
- Chel Phillips
Amazing. Saved me! Tastes really good - so much better than electrolyte sachets! Can’t rate highly enough.
- Alice
Love these drinks… they taste amazing, took away my morning sickness and gave me energy. I definitely recommended these drinks
- Nicole Jarvis
Have had Hyperemesis Gravidarum for the second time. The first time I was in hospital almost every second day from severe dehydration and migraines. This time have managed to stay out with these drinks and they taste surprisingly good and easy to drink!
- Kaitlin Elizabeth
I got through today on a big bottle of Aquamamma
- Louisa
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.
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.
