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Why is drinking water recommended when experiencing spotting?

karenandjeffkarenandjeff
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Hi ladies, I was one of the unfortunate ones today who is experiencing some mild brown spotting.  I have seen a lot ladies recommend to drink water, even my doctor recommended it today when I spoke to her.  Why is it recommended?  I am just curious to why it is supposed to help.  Thanks, as always!
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Re: Why is drinking water recommended when experiencing spotting?

  • kimilanekimilane

    I think it's just to make sure you're staying hydrated because not only are you and your baby using the same water resources, but now you're bleeding as well which will take more water to replace the blood you're losing.

    This, of course, is just my guess. Smile

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  • goldenleavesgoldenleaves member
    My doctor said dehydration can cause cramping, which can cause spotting.
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  • getnmarried910getnmarried910 member
    As someone who has had spotting with every pregnancy, if you're having spotting today, relax and put your feet up.  I do't know why the extra water, but my doctor told me to drink a lot of water when spotting, I didn't ask her why, though.  Maybe I will at my next appointment to get a medical answer.  I just didn't think about it when I was freaking out!  I did what I was told.  You'd think after two previous pregnancies like that I'd see it as normal for me, but no, I still freaked out this time too!  Anyway, relax, drink your water, put your feet up, and make your hubby bring you dinner while you sit on the couch!  Hope it all stops soon and everything continues normally.
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  • mom2binKCmom2binKC
    Dehydration can cause uterine cramping, which can cause spotting.  Later in pg, it's important to stay hydrated to prevent early contractions.
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  • easjer05easjer05 member

    imagegoldenleaves:
    My doctor said dehydration can cause cramping, which can cause spotting.

    That.



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  • christinakpricechristinakprice member

    :drinking water:

    I am nervous anyway, no spotting but figure it can't hurt!

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  • epphdepphd member
    Ditto everyone else.  Water can help stop cramping. 
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  • aggiebride07aggiebride07
    Don't know about the spotting issue from experience, but from the medical side dehydration can cause cramping, which in turn can cause spotting.  GL with everything.  I started the drinking water thing just so I can stay hydrated, and I already feel like I am floating!!
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