India, April 14 -- The temperatures are climbing and hitting new records in April itself, and the peak of summer is yet to come. This time is intimidating, especially for vulnerable groups. One of the most affected is the expecting mother. The hot loo and scorching sun make expecting mothers who have to eat and hydrate for two more susceptible to dehydration.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Meenakshi Kamath, MBBS, DGO, Senior Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Apollo Specialty Hospitals Pvt Ltd at Bangalore, shared some signs of dehydration to keep an eye out for and suggested nutrition tips to stay protected.

She said, "Expectant Mothers witness several physical changes that include regular body pain, weight gain, hormonal ch...