What happens if you don't drink enough water while breastfeeding

What happens if I drink too little water while breastfeeding? 

Getting dehydrated may cause your milk supply to decrease.  This happens because breast milk is composed of about 90% water and your body uses water from your body to make milk.

Signs of dehydration 

If you’re thirsty - you’re already slightly dehydrated.

Other signs of dehydration include:

• Chapped lips

• Dry, itchy skin

• Headaches

• Tiredness

• Lack of energy

• Moodiness

What happens if I drink too much water while breastfeeding?  

It’s an old wives tale that drinking more water helps you make more milk. Studies show this isn’t the case. 

There’s actually something called “overhydration” where your body tries to balance out electrolytes by removing extra water in the urine and diverting water from the breasts.  So drinking too much may actually DECREASE your milk supply. 

How do I know if I’m drinking the right amount of water while breastfeeding?

Your body will t

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