Electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, and magnesium help regulate fluid balance at the cellular level. Most pregnant women obtain these minerals through food, including fruits, vegetables, legumes, dairy, whole grains, and broths.

Because water impacts nearly every system in the body- brain, digestion, circulation, hormones, and temperature regulation, chronic low-level dehydration can quietly contribute to fatigue, headaches, poor concentration, digestive issues, and mood changes.