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It is all too easy to get slightly dehydrated. We have busy lives and often drink too much caffeine in tea and coffee that can add to the dehydration. It is a good idea to increase your fluid intake. You should aim to drink around six glasses of water a day. In pregnancy you will be prone to constipation as the bowel tends to become more sluggish because of the effect of pregnancy hormones, so along with an increase in fibre in your diet, drinking water helps to prevent constipation.