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Programme water into your schedule!

• Have a bottle of water handy in your car, on your desk, in your bag. In hot weather, keep the water in a cool-bag for a more pleasant taste.
• Take regular sips of water even when you're not thirsty.
• Drink a glass of water at meal-times.
• Add flavour to your water with a squeeze of lemon or lime or try some fresh ginger. Some women find ginger
• reduces feelings of nausea
• Drink more water if you get hot or are sweating.
• Before settling down to feed your baby, have some water nearby and make sure you drink it!

What can i do if i think i'm dehydrated?

• If you're thirsty, tired or headachey sit or lie down if you can, put your feet up and drink little regular sips of water. Iced water may taste nicer.
• Be careful not to drink a lot of water very quickly as this may actually make you nauseous or physically sick.
• If your head is hurting, follow your doctor's advice for pain relief.

If you are at all worried or if your feelings of dehydration don't improve quickly, contact a health professional for advice.