Extra Thirsty

[Ange80]

So for the past couple of days i have been really really thirsty.

has anyone experienced this in the last stages of their pregnancy and also does anyone know if it means something?

[Nettie]

Hi Ange

Have you been checked for Gestational Diabetes? Thirst is just one of the symptoms of this.

Otherwise, it could just be your body's need for extra fluids... I go through bouts of thirst quite regularly but I drink a lot anyway. Do you normally drink a lot?

Do you have any fluid retention/swelling or are you peeing a lot too? Sorry if TMI..

Give your Ob or MW a ring to ask if you're worried - that's what they're there for!

[Ange80]

yep ive been tested for Gestational Diabetes and everything is normal.

It has been extra hot lately so maybe my body needs extra fluids because of the heat.

[luey]

I found that I was drinking lots when it was really hot in Adelaide recently. Of course I was walking about in the heat. I was drinking 3-4L at least.

THis is a guess but I think your fluid requirements increase in pregnancy, particularly in the later stages - you have extra blood volume to maintain, plus all the other fluids. If as you said it has been hot the thirst is probably your body making sure you get the fluid you need.

If you are really concerned seek a medical opinion.

[Alan]

Hi Ange
Feeling extra thirsty late in pregnancy is quite normal especially when it is hot. You are carrying a lot more weight around with you causing you to sweat more. You don't say how much fluid you are drinking. I usually advise 2-3 litres a day.

[Ange80]

Hi Alan

im probably drinking 3 litres plus a day. I just can't seem to quench the thirst.

Im constantly thirsty