Dehydration can impact people for a wide variety of reasons. When a woman is pregnant it can be especially difficult to maintain proper hydration levels. Dehydration during pregnancy can negatively affect both the mother as well as the fetus. What causes pregnancy dehydration? Both hormonal and physical changes in the body during pregnancy can cause a loss of fluids and electrolytes, which can lead to dehydration. The process of maintaining proper hydration while pregnant i