Water Intake for Pregnancy (2026)
Pregnancy Industry Benchmarks
How to Read Your Pregnancy Water Intake Results
Pregnancy should aim for roughly 3L of water daily. Add 300mL/day; more if breastfeeding. This calculator adjusts for your weight, activity, and climate.
How to Improve Your Pregnancy Water Intake
Carry a marked water bottle to track daily intake. Drink a glass before each meal. Set reminders if you frequently forget. Eat water-rich fruits and vegetables to supplement fluid intake.
Pregnancy-Specific Tips
- 1Pregnancy should aim for about 3L of water daily.
- 2Add 300mL/day; more if breastfeeding.
- 3Increase intake in hot weather, at altitude, or during illness.
- 4Pale yellow urine is the simplest hydration status indicator.
- 5About 20% of daily water comes from food; the rest from beverages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources
- NIH - National Institutes of Health(accessed 2026-03-01)
- CDC - Centers for Disease Control(accessed 2026-03-01)
- ACSM - American College of Sports Medicine(accessed 2026-03-01)