Coconut water is one drink that pregnant and nursing moms should always have in their fridge. During pregnancy it is an ideal rehydrating beverage with it’s perfect electrolyte balance and more potassium than any sports drink. Coconut water also relieves exhaustion and aids in digestion. Its great for breastfeeding moms too not only because you need extra liquids during this time, but also because it contains lauric acid which is anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral, thus it helps protect babies against various infections. Great brands to try are Vitacoco and Zico.
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I’m so relieved I don’t have to give up Vita Coco during Amelia’s pregnancy, and that it won’t affect breast feeding!
Glad you’re drinking coconut water! Thanks for the comment. Holly
That’s great! I’ll be sure to drink lots of vita coco when I’m breast feeding (my personal fav. coconut water brand).
Thanks for the article!
Vita Coco is the best! It is so refreshing I drink it all the time. It helps keep my energy up and I can focus better while drinking it as well.
Great to know! I love Zico’s Tao Mango