Drinking water is a substance essential for life.  It is vital to the survival and health of all human beings – adult and children alike, as it creates and balances the human body’s internal environment.^1,2  Mothers understand the importance of quality drinking water and it is crucial that they be guided by experts in making their choices. In this light, a recent nationwide survey conducted by MIMS Philippines demonstrated that both OB-gynecologists and pediatricians specifically prescribe Absolute Distilled Drinking Water to moms. That is why for moms, Absolute Distilled Drinking Water is trusted for the family and for the delicate demands of child growth and development.

During pregnancy, drinking water helps keep the internal balance of 2 organisms - the mother and the baby. It influences the amniotic fluid volume, fetal well-being, and removes toxic metabolic products. Drinking water contaminants may be present and could be responsible for adverse pregnancy outcomes like spontaneous abortions, birth defects and complications during labor and delivery.¹

Drinking water is also at the core of healthy growth and development of children. On top of making possible a sanitary and hygienic environment, drinking water is a driver of proper and adequate nutrition.  This makes the choice of a quality drinking water critical. Furthermore, infants and young children have much higher water requirements than adults, making them vulnerable to dehydration that can irreversibly harm their physical and mental development. ^3,4

During pregnancy and early childhood, drinking quality water is even more important because of the risks and requirements for a healthy child’s growth and development. That is why experts like OB-Gynecologists and Pediatricians prescribe only the absolute best for mothers and babies.

References:
1. Tomasz N. Ginekol Pol. 2009;80:538–547. 2. Humanium. Right to Water. Available at https://www.humanium.org/en/water. Updated 19 August 2019. Accessed 22 September 2023. 3. Ijjasz-Vasquez E, Chase C. World Bank Blogs. How Water ImpactsEarly Childhood Nutrition: An integrated water and nutrition framework. Available at https://blogs.worldbank.org/water/how-water-impacts-early-childhood-nutrition-integrated-water-and-nutrition-framework. Published 13 March 2020. Accessed 22 September 2023. 4. Silbergeld EK. Drinking Water and the Developing Brain. Cerebrum. 2016;2016:cer-09-16. Published 2016 Jul 1. Accessed 22 September 2023.