If you're dizzy, it's probably not your ex — it's dehydration.

Oh, the glamorous life of a pregnant person! It's no surprise that many of us are familiar with the uncanny ability of our bodies to suddenly betray us with a bout of dizziness comparable to Marley after one too many Sunday mimosas. But let’s be clear: This time, your dizziness has nothing to do with your ex or last night’s Netflix binge. Drum roll, please... it's dehydration! Yep. That old chestnut is back to make your second trimester a little bit trickier.

Let’s paint the scene, shall we? You're in the middle of Target because, obviously, you need that sixth pillow for your maternity pillow fort when all of a sudden — boop — like a rerun of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” you’re a little lightheaded and woozy. Could it be the obscure cosmic energy from that faux fur duvet? Or maybe, just maybe, it's the simple, less cosmic culprit: dehydration.

"Either you're growing a tiny human or you're auditioning for the Olympics in back-of-hand dramatics. Spoiler: It's the former."

How the Heck Does Dehydration Happen?

Your body is the host of a cute little squatter renting out your womb on a nine-month lease. As adorable as this little tenant is, they've upped your body's water bill. You're essentially a walking water balloon with style (thanks to your choice Emamaco maternity gear, but more on that later). So, when you're pregnant, your blood volume increases by up to 50% to accommodate this tiny human’s growing needs. You know what else increases? Your water needs.

• Best hydration hack: Keep a pret
  
  ty water bottle in your line of sight. If it glistens like a diamond, you’ll never forget it.
• Worst water cringe: Drinking tepid water that tastes like last season’s drama. Just hard no.

Signs You Might Be Dry AF

In a world where everything is moist, you might still be as dry as your dating life (sorry, not sorry). But fear not, there are telltale signs to help the detective in you identify dehydration before it spirals into a full-blown water emergency:

Here's What to Watch For:

• Cheekbones you never knew you had (hello, unintentional contour sans highlighter).
• Crusty lips that make you resemble a sand-dwelling lizard. Va-va-volumize them lips with a glass of H2O instead.
• A pulse that could rival a Taylor Swift drumline.
• And did we mention that trademark dizzy spell? Yep, that's a red flag waving frantically.

Dry humor sometimes makes us giggle but in the case of dehydration, it's less ha-ha and more "Why do I feel like a loofah?"

The Top 5 Best (and Worst) Dehydration Solutions

Let’s face it, there's a whole world of hydration tricks and tips. Here's our cheeky take on what’s fab and what’s a bit of a flop:

Best:

1. Gorgeous glittery Tumblr bottle that screams, "I’m hydrated, honey!”
2. Coconut water that silently reminds you of your last tropical vacay-to-be.
3. Watermelon slices; they’re basically nature's candy but hydrating.
4. Sparkling water bec

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5. Downloaded water-tracking apps – because yes, there is almost an app for EVERYTHING.

Worst:

1. Caffeine packs a dehydrating punch. Coffee-lover? We feel your pain.
2. That watered-down, ice-cold tea that your best friend swears by: Verdict? Meh.
3. Salty snacks doubling as desserts — that's a curveball nobody wants.
4. Three sips of water before asking your SO for pop tarts at 9 pm – come on, rookie mistake.
5. Your toddler's leftover juice box. This is why we can't have nice things.

"You might not have picked the pregnancy cravings, but you sure can pick your style: looking at you, Emamaco."

Fancy a Quick Change? You Deserve the Best!

Hydration's handled and now for the glam squad. Sweating (read hydrating) it up at your prenatal yoga class or waddling down on your quick grocery run, you need gear that makes you feel as fabulous as you are. Enter Emamaco, because a baby bump deserves a pair of leggings as f

abulous as the Queen Beyoncé herself. Emamaco's maternity leggings make it all easier, with comfort that feels like you're floating on a cloud.

Why do we love them? Well, they cope like a high-performing fellow mum tackling the playground with twin toddlers. Pair it up with a nursing crop, and you've got style that matches practicality. Forget the old ‘sweatpants’ era — there's a reason maternity fashion is getting a deserved upgrade. Keep dishing out Celestial Seasonings bruised ego teas right there, folks.

Is It Hot in Here, Or Is It Just Your Outfit?

Remember, hydration may be the secret to keeping it sizzlin', but don't forget to style them curves. Hydrate like carbs at a wedding buffet and dress like you own the runway. A virtuous vision of mama power wrapped in trendsetting flair, you are. Proceed, elevated hydration champion, in your Emamaco glory. You’ve got this.

Signing off with a glam segue worthy of a high-five, remember: There’s no such thing as too extra when your fabulous maternity wardrobe and everything else is dressed to impress. Your glowing sweat and HGTV-worthy outfits say you’re doing motherhood with a wink and a laugh.

Happy hydrating — and shopping! 😉