We sat down with OB-GYN Dr. Alex Shurling to talk about all things hydration during pregnancy, from how much water you really need to which ingredients deserve a closer look and when electrolytes can actually help.

If you're nauseated and someone's told you to just drink more water, you already know that's easier said than done. Electrolytes can genuinely help here — they make it easier to stay hydrated when plain water isn't sitting well. What they don't do is treat the nausea itself; that's a separate question with its own set of answers. Both are worth walking through, since morning sickness is common enough that nearly every pregnant patient asks about it at some point.

Most people in the trying to conceive (TTC) stage of life know the headline advice: take folic acid, eat well, cut back on alcohol. Hydration doesn't usually make that list, but it should. What you drink in the weeks and months before conception can matter as much as what you eat.

This blog unpacks the role of hydration in pregnancy and how small daily choices can make a big difference. A Mom, avid athlete, certified integrative nutrition health coach and fitness instructor specializing in pre/postnatal workout gives us her top pregnancy hydration tips.

While parents may know that keeping their kids drinking fluids is essential, they may not realize how important it is. Knowing about dehydration is crucial so parents can ensure their kids stay adequately hydrated.

Amidst the whirlwind of choices, understanding what fills their plates and cups becomes a pivotal part of their health. This blog unwraps the layers of children’s nutrition, focusing on sugars, artificial ingredients, and the true colors of traditional food brands. 

The importance of electrolytes in keeping them energized and focused, and how the right hydration solution can make all the difference in their daily well-being.

We recently sat down with pediatrician Dr. Arunima Agarwal for a Q&A on the importance of hydration for kids. New York-based pediatrician Dr. Arunima Agarwal, originally from Toronto, Canada, is a Board Certified Pediatrician with a rich background in addressing auto-immune diseases, vaccine, nutrition, and chronic illness education through diverse experiences from Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles to Grenada.

There's a science to it.