Fasting is obligatory for all Muslims. But in certain circumstances such as during pregnancy, a woman is not recommended for fasting.
Not without reason, because according Nutritionist Hydration is also Chairman of Indonesian Working Group (IHWG), Dr. dr. Saptawati Bardosono M, Sc, fasting may interfere with fetal development. And if you get dehydrated mother, his heart rate will be quicker and harm the fetus. If that happens, pregnant women should stop his fast.
"That's why pregnant women are not recommended fasting. Otherwise, he will not get the benefit but would harm themselves," he explained.
So what if after the doctor checked the condition of the mother and fetus healthy and still want fast? Saptawati said, if kndisi maternal and fetal well, he still should consume more fluids.
"Then usually, we are encouraged to drink 8 glasses per day, pregnant women should add to 300 cc in order better circulation," he explained.
In addition, in the book 'Water For Health' second edition in 2012 compiled by nutrition experts like DR. Dr. Iman Budi Santoso, Sp.OG (K), Prof.. DR. Ir. Hardinsyah, MS, DR. Dr. Parlindungan Siregar, Sp.PD-KGH, and Dr. Sudung O. Pardede, Sp.A (K), mentioned that the water needs increase during pregnancy to support fetal circulation, amniotic fluid production and increased blood volume.
"Especially in the third trimester, pregnant women will need more water consumption, especially when he had a physiological urinary incontinence due to pressure on the bladder by the enlarged uterus," wrote the book.
Also described in the book, the adequacy of water for pregnant women is 2.3 liters per day. But the Institute of Medicine, National Academies of Science recommends pregnant women to consume about 0.3 liters of water, or about 12 glasses every day.
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