Androgen. A natural or artificial steroid that acts as a male sex hormone. Androgens are responsible for the development of male sex organs and secondary sexual characteristics.
Hence, proper intake of water is a must to prevent dehydration during pregnancy. Drinking optimum water every day also helps to prevent urinary infection and cleans the urinary tract as water dilutes urine thereby reducing the chances for infection. [ Read: Green Tea During Pregnancy ].
To that end, youâll need more water to keep your system running for two during pregnancy. The Institute of Medicine says pregnant women in temperate climates should aim to drink 12 or 13 glasses (they count a glass as eight ounces) each day, which is slightly more than the amount for non-pregnant women (around 11 glasses each day).