Drink Plenty of Pure Water

Adequate hydration is essential during pregnancy, as fluids carry nutrients to the baby, help flush out toxins, and may help reduce the risk of pre-term labor and nausea. Contaminants such as pesticides, lead, and other metals in tap water may post risks to your baby. Additionally, there is still controversy over whether or not high levels of chlorine in our water supply can affect pregnancy outcomes. To be safe, drink filtered water. Bottled water is not necessarily better, as regulations concerning contaminants and quality are flawed. Additionally, chemicals such as Bishpenol-A from plastic bottles may leach into your bottled water (see http://www.thegreenguide.com/doc/114/bpa ) and may pose a health risk. Bottled water also produces more waste. 

Learn about carbon filters and reverse osmosis filters and obtain water quality reports for your area to become aware of what is in your water. Hydrate safely!