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Can drinking lots of water during pregnancy lead to water retention?
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It should not: Keeping well hydrated is very important during pregnancy, mild ankle swelling at the end of the day can normal in the third trimester as the uterus grow and compress the inferior vena cava (main vein draining the legs). Excess salt may however lead to increased water retention.
Answered 4/2/2016
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